MSO10161 - 19th Century prospecting pit southwest of Larkbarrow Farm (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A mineral prospecting trench, SS 8136 4254, lies 750 metres to the southwest of Larkbarrow farmhouse, on the north facing slopes of Swap Hill. The prospect trench, 11.3 metres in length, 8.2 metres in width and 3 metres deep at its deepest point, has a spoil mound at its eastern end which rises to a height of 1 metre. The feature is possibly related to Frederic Knight's attempts at mineral extraction on Exmoor in the mid 19th Century. [1] The feature was recorded at 1:2500 scale using differential GPS equipment 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] A small quarry prospecting pit is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork located on the north facing slopes of Swap Hill, immediately above Long Combe at circa SS 8136 4254. The visible earthwork is as described by the above authority with the exception that the spoil cannot clearly be seen on the available aerial photographs. The pit is one of six small quarries or mineral extractive pits visible on aerial photographs in this area. It is probable that more remain to be found. [3,4] The earthwork feature is depicted but not labelled on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. [5] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [6]
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SMO7314 Unpublished document: JAMIESON, EJ. Field Investigators Comments.
- <2> SEM4 Report: Jamieson, E.. 2001. Larkbarrow Farm, Exmoor, Somerset.
- <3> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR RAF 540/931 (F20) 3106-7 (8 November 1952).
- <4> SMO7567 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 84 SW. MD002184.
- <5> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <6> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1341567, Extant 14 July 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1341567 (Pastscape entry: 1341567)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO1233
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SW166
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1341567
- Somerset SMR PRN: 15226
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 8136 4254 (14m by 11m) Aerial survey |
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Map sheet | SS84SW |
Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (7)
- Related to: 19th Century quarry or prospecting pit at Long Combe (Monument) (MSO10382)
- Related to: 19th Century quarry or prospecting pit south of Long Combe Stream (Monument) (MSO10376)
- Related to: 19th Century quarry southwest of Larkbarrow Cottage (Monument) (MSO10163)
- Related to: 19th Century quarry southwest of Larkbarrow Cottage (Monument) (MSO10163)
- Related to: Post-medieval quarry at Long Combe (Monument) (MSO10356)
- Related to: Post-medieval quarry west of Larkbarrow Cottage (Monument) (MSO10355)
- Related to: Small Quarry, South of Long Combe (Monument) (MMO2514)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jul 14 2021 3:17PM
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