MMO3229 - Medieval or post-medieval quarry north of Great Plantation (Monument)

Summary

A small circular depression is visible on aerial photographs. It most likely dates to the post-medieval period, but may be medieval in origin. There is no indication as to what material was extracted here, but building stone seems most likely.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A small circular depression is visible on aerial photographs north of Great Plantation, Exmoor. Centred at approximately SS 7837 3420, the pit measures some 16 metres across. It is not depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting it was abandoned some time prior to publication in 1891. 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, but building stone seems most likely. [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> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR OS/96559 124-25 (7 May 1996).
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1891.
  • <3>XY Archive: English Heritage. 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 73 SE. MD002195. [Mapped feature: #47559 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1492817, Extant 29 September 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 SE88
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1492817

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7837 3421 (22m by 21m)
Map sheet SS73SE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Sep 29 2021 10:07AM

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