MSO12449 - Post-medieval quarry east of Wood Combe (Monument)
Summary
An old stone quarry is marked on historic mapping.
Please read the Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record caveat document.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
One of five small quarries. Some are associated with the construction of nearby stone field banks but others appear to be shallow quarrying for building stone. [1,2] The site is depicted and labelled "Old Quarry" on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. [3] The feature is also shown as an earthwork (but not labelled) on 2018 MasterMap data. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SMO7329 Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 16 December 1997.
- <2> SMO5780 Report: Riley, H. and Wilson-North, R.. 1997. The field archaeology of North Hill: An archaeological survey of the Exmoor National Park holding. p10,11.
- <3>XY SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #34133 ]
- <4> SEM8545 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1103396 (Original Monarch entry: 1103396)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7542
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 NE74
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1103396
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35650
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9525 4706 (19m by 30m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94NE |
| Civil Parish | MINEHEAD WITHOUT, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
- Related to: Post-medieval quarry east of Wood Combe (Monument) (MSO12447)
- Related to: Post-medieval quarry east of Wood Combe (Monument) (MSO12450)
- Related to: Post-medieval quarry northeast of Wood Combe (Monument) (MSO12451)
- Related to: Post-medieval quarry southeast of Wood Combe (Monument) (MSO12448)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Mar 2 2021 2:47PM
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