MSO11040 - Post-medieval trial pit at the eastern end of Three Combe Hill (Monument)

Summary

A small rectangular depression with an associated spoil mound has been interpreted as a trial pit.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Small rectangular depression with spoil mound on SE end of hill. Area of 15 paces by 16 paces. Likely to be a trial mining pit. [1,2] A possible shaft or trial working, comprising a subrectangular hollow measuring 6.3 metres by 5.8 metres and 0.8 metres deep. A spoil heap, 0.7 metres metres high, lies on the southeastern side. [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> Unpublished document: Somerset County Council. Various. Somerset HER parish files - Exmoor records. PRN 33179.
  • <2> Report: McDonnell, R.. 1985. Recommendations for the Management of Archaeological Sites in the Exmoor National Park at Warren, Pinford, Tom's Hill and Hayes Allotment. 39 (site 223).
  • <3> Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 9 August 1994.
  • <4>XY Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1102176, Extant 1 June 2021. [Mapped feature: #47247 ]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO6902
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SE77
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1102176
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 33179

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 7954 4017 (point)
Map sheet SS74SE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jun 1 2021 11:36AM

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