MSO10093 - Post-medieval ironstone pit south of Ashcott Quarries (Monument)

Summary

A pit visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947, possibly a post-medieval ironstone pit.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A single ironstone pit thought to be post medieval in date located at SS 9614 3911. The site was mapped from aerial photographs. [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/1980/3294-5 (11 April 1947).
  • <2> Archive: Small, F.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 NE. AF1133887.
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1166518, Extant 27 April 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO1172
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO8343
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NE110
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1166518
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 13936

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9614 3911 (28m by 27m)
Map sheet SS93NE
Civil Parish TIMBERSCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Apr 27 2022 4:38PM

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