MSO10154 - 19th Century quarry at Larkbarrow Corner (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
The earthwork remains of a 19th Century quarry, SS 8238 4153, lie adjacent to the track 100 metres to the northeast of Larkbarrow Corner. The quarry survives as a roughly circular feature 16 metres in diameter and 2 metres deep at its deepest point, with an entrance and spoil heap on its eastern side. [1] The feature was recorded at 1:2500 scale as part of an archaeological survey of the Larkbarrow area. The survey was carried out by the Exeter office of English Heritage at the request of the Exmoor National Park Authority. A client report was produced as part of the survey work and is available from the NMRC, Swindon. [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> SMO7314 Unpublished document: JAMIESON, EJ. Field Investigators Comments. English Heritage Field Investigation, 2001.
- <2> SEM4 Report: Jamieson, E.. 2001. Larkbarrow Farm, Exmoor, Somerset. English Heritage.
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1341075, Updated 17 March 2022.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SW159
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1341075
- Somerset SMR PRN: 15219
Location
Grid reference | SS 8237 4152 (point) Surveyed |
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Map sheet | SS84SW |
Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Mar 17 2022 1:55PM
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