MMO997 - Post-medieval extractive pits on south side of Exton Hill (Monument)

Summary

Two extractive pits of post-medieval date were noted as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947.

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Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Two extractive pits of post-medieval date are visible on vertical aerial photographs on the south side of Exton Hill. [1,2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1944 2154-5 (23 January 1947).
  • <2> Archive: RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 SW. AF1133201.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7213
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SW66
  • Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1133833

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Grid reference Centred SS 9360 3423 (115m by 29m) (Aerial Survey)
Map sheet SS93SW
Civil Parish EXTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Dec 6 2016 10:56AM

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