MMO839 - Post-medieval extractive pits south of East Nurcott (Monument)

Summary

Extractive pits, probably relating to ironstone extraction, visible on vertical aerial photographs taken in 1947.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Extractive pits, clearly visible on vertical aerial photographs to the south of East Nurcott. These features probably relate to ironstone extraction, which may be post medieval or even earlier in origin. [1,2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1944 4159-60 (23 January 1947).
  • <2>XY Archive: Dyer, C.A.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 NW. AF1129721. [Mapped feature: #35058 ]
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1132208, Extant 3 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO8608
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NW74
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1132208

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9075 3626 (26m by 17m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS93NW
Civil Parish WINSFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

May 3 2022 2:14PM

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