MMO3598 - Quarry northeast of Combe Barn (Monument)

Summary

A large oval quarry is visible on aerial photographs and depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map of 1888, apparently still in use during this period. It is likely to be post-medieval in date.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A large oval quarry is visible on aerial photographs south West of Huish Barton, Nettlecombe. Centred at approximately ST 0493 3821, the quarry is aligned roughly north-south and measures some 75 metres in length by up to 40 metres wide. It is depicted on the first edition Ordnance Survey map of 1888 and annotated "quarry", suggesting it was still in use during this period. It is likely to be post medieval in date, but there is no indication as to what material was extracted here. [1,2]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1980 4319-20 11-APR-1947.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1888.
  • <3> Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: ST 03 NW. MD002177.

External Links (1)

Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1497721

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred ST 0494 3823 (46m by 87m) (Aerial Survey)
Map sheet ST03NW
Civil Parish NETTLECOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Feb 21 2013 2:43PM

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