MSO10390 - Post-medieval ironstone prospection trench at Elsworthy (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A linear area of disturbed ground, approximately 140 by 40 metres, is visible as earthworks at Elsworthy. There are irregular quarried depressions of up to 2 metres deep and spoil mounds between 1 and 2 metres high. [1] SS 8195 4157. An archaeological assessment of the earthwork remains of the Exmoor and Porlock Railway in July 2018 noted the feature and described it as a large ironstone prospection trench dating to the mid 19th Century. It is described as 120 metres east to west, 10 metres north to sout and 1 to 2 metres deep, with spoil dumps on its southern edge. [2]
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SSO2093 Survey: Western Archaeological Trust. 1980s. Exmoor National Park Field Survey. 11 November 1982. [Mapped feature: #34579 ]
- <2> SEM340849 Report: Riley, H.. 2018. Assessment of the remains of the Exmoor and Porlock Railway and the southern branch of the Warren Canal, Exmoor: Larkbarrow Corner to Warren Farm. Hazel Riley. p4, 7, Figure 4.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Somerset SMR PRN: 18798
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 8193 4156 (128m by 57m) Estimated from sources |
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Map sheet | SS84SW |
Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Aug 10 2021 1:55PM
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