MMO3225 - Medieval or post-medieval quarry south of Holywell Bridge (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A small linear depression is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork south of Holywell Bridge, North Molton. Centred at approximately SS 7674 3148, the quarry is visible as a linear trench running east-west and measuring some 60 metres in length. It is depicted but not annotated on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting it was abandoned some time prior to publication in 1889. It most likely dates to the post medieval period, although it may also be medieval in origin. There is no indication as to what material was extracted here; however, several adits and prospecting pits associated with the New Florence Iron Mine have been located nearby, and the position and alignment of this trench suggests it may also have been related to ironstone extraction. [1-3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 543/2821 246-47 (27 April 1964).
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1891.
- <3>XY SMO7578 Archive: English Heritage. 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 73 SE. MD002195. [Mapped feature: #33134 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1492809, Extant 29 September 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1492809 (Pastscape entry: 1492809)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 SE84
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1492809
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7674 3148 (57m by 43m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS73SE |
Civil Parish | NORTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 29 2021 10:22AM
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