MMO886 - Medieval or post-medieval ironstone pit and trackway at Quarme Hill (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Probable ironstone pit and trackways of medieval or later date, visible on vertical aerial photographs to the south of Heath Poult Cross. A trackway runs for over 1 kilometre between Heath Poult Cross and Stone Lane Head, approximately 100 metres to the east of the modern road. Midway along this track at SS 9400 3630 is a possible ironstone pit. A second, shorter trackway lies at SS 9409 3677. [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> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF F61 543/2821 0143-4 (27 April 1964).
- <2> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. CPE/UK/1944 4155-6 (23 January 1947).
- <3> SMO7521 Archive: Dyer, C.A.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 NW. AF1129721.
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1132355, Extant 4 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1132355 (Original Monarch entry: 1132355)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7200
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NW91
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1132355
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 9400 3637 (407m by 948m) (3 map features) |
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Map sheet | SS93NW |
Civil Parish | EXTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 4 2022 10:01AM
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