MSO12649 - Post-medieval stone quarry on Bossington Hill (Monument)
Summary
A small stone quarry of probable post-medieval date.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
One of two quarry scoops within the medieval or post-medieval field system on Bossington Hill. This one is at SS 90253 48559, is 10.8 by 4.7 metres and 0.5 metres deep, with a spoil mound at its western end. See MSO12650 for the other. Surveyed using differential GPS as part of the RCHME Exmoor project. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SMO7322 Unpublished document: Riley, H.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 1998. [Mapped feature: #46214 ]
External Links (2)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1132184 (Pastscape entry: 1132184)
- https://heritagerecords.nationaltrust.org.uk/HBSMR/MonRecord.aspx?uid=MNA167632 (National Trust HER entry: MNA167632)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO8095
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 NW139
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- National Trust HER Record: MNA167632
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1132184
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35860
Location
| Grid reference | SS 9025 4855 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94NW |
| Historic Parish | PORLOCK |
| Civil Parish | SELWORTHY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Oct 12 2021 10:57AM
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