MMO765 - Post-medieval extraction pits northwest of Swansea Farm (Monument)
Summary
Two mineral extraction pits of probable post medieval date visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Two mineral extraction pits of probable post medieval date, visible as earthworks on vertical aerial photographs to the northwest of Swansea farm. These features are located at SS 9925 3357 and SS 9933 3354. [1,2] The pits do not appear on the 1st or 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey map. [3,4] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. CPE/UK/1944/3147-8 (23 January 1947).
- <2> SMO7520 Archive: Dyer, C.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 SE. AF1118137.
- <3> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <4> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <5> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1121479, Extant 5 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1121479 (Original Monarch entry: 1121479)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO8959
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SE92
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1121479
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 9929 3354 (128m by 75m) (2 map features) |
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Map sheet | SS93SE |
Civil Parish | BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 5 2022 10:57AM
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