MSO10394 - Post-medieval quarry northwest of Sparcombe Water (Monument)

Summary

An old quarry was noted on aerial photographs as an earthworth and can be seen on historic mapping.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A steep sided, sock shaped quarry 2 metres deep. A broad entrance leads through low spoil deposits to the hedge corner. [1] A broadly circular earthwork depression is shown here on the 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps. [2,3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. Comment from Western Archaeological Trust Survey or Site Visit.
  • <2>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #45124 ]
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 18804

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8187 4124 (19m by 18m)
Map sheet SS84SW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Sep 24 2018 9:25AM

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