MMO744 - Post-medieval extractive pits at Blagdon Hill (Monument)

Summary

Several small extractive pits of probable post-medieval date were visible as earthworks on vertical air photographs on the summit and northern slopes of Blagdon Hill.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Several small extractive pits of probable post medieval date, visible on vertical aerial photographs on the summit and northern slopes of Blagdon Hill. [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. RAF CPE/UK/1944 3149-51 (23 January 1947).
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/2080 4025-6 (19 May 1947).
  • <3> Archive: Dyer, C.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 SE. AF1118137.
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1121079, Extant 5 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO8938
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SE71
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1121079

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9694 3400 (993m by 856m) (7 map features)
Map sheet SS93SE
Civil Parish BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

May 5 2022 10:06AM

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