MSO10164 - 19th Century quarry south of Larkbarrow Cottage (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
Full Description
A small quarry, SS 8175 4261, lies on the lower, north facing slopes of Long Combe, 140 metres south of Larkbarrow Cottage. The quarry is 2 metres in depth, 8.5 metres in length and 9.2 metres in width; a spoil heap lies to the northwest and stands 1 metres high. The quarry probably dates from the 19th Century. [1] The feature was recorded at 1:2500 scale using differential GPS 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] The site is marked as a gravel pit on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. [3] Inspection from the other side of the valley suggests the feature may be a quarry or a natural slump. Further investigation required. [4]
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1341854, Updated 17 March 2022.
- <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 SMO7314 Unpublished document: JAMIESON, EJ.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> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <4> SEM1 Verbal communication: Various. Various. ENPA archaeologist field visit. S Blaylock and C Dove, 21 August 2013.
External Links (1)
- www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1341854 (Original Monarch entry: 1341854)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SW169
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1341854
- Somerset SMR PRN: 15229
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 8175 4260 (14m by 18m) Estimated from sources |
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Map sheet | SS84SW |
Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Mar 17 2022 2:21PM
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