MSO11714 - Limekiln and quarry east of Higher Rodhuish Farm (Monument)
Summary
A quarry and associated limekiln are shown on historic mapping.
Please read the Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record caveat document.
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
"Old limekiln" printed on OS 25" map. [1] Nothing shown on OS 1:10,000 map. [2] Not shown on OS 6" map. [3] The 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map shows the limekiln (labelled 'LK') adjacent to a quarry, which it presumably served. [4] Holley records a limekiln to the east of Higher Rodhuish Farm, at ST 0133 3982. [5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SSO1535 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1904. 25" sheet. 47(7).
- <2> SSO1453 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1976. 1:10,000 ST03NW.
- <3> SSO1562 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1904. 6" sheet 47NE.
- <4> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <5> SEM7080 Report: Holley, S.. 1997. An Investigation of Limekilns on Exmoor for the Purposes of Conservation.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=975149 (Original Monarch entry: 975149)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO8644
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 975149
- Somerset SMR PRN: 34278
- Somerset SMR PRN: 34278
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 0137 3982 (115m by 39m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST03NW |
| Civil Parish | WITHYCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Feb 27 2013 1:50PM
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