MSO10469 - Medieval or post-medieval quarry at Embercombe Head (Monument)

Summary

A medieval or post-medieval quarry is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs and shown on historic mapping.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A large quarry cut into the steep side of Embercombe. Shown on 1890s Ordnance Survey map. [1] One of two quarries of medieval or post-medieval date at Embercombe Head, Wilmersham Common, is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. The quarry is centred on circa SS 85934166 and is marked on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map of 1884 as old quarries, and therefore might have passed out of use by this date. The quarries have been recorded as their form differs from that drawn on both the old and current base maps. [1-3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR OS/73109 949-51 (29 April 1973).
  • <3> Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 84 SE. MD002185.
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1473215, Extant 16 March 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO2265
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SE143
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1473215
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 22795

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8593 4166 (59m by 51m)
Map sheet SS84SE
Civil Parish LUCCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 16 2022 5:17PM

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