MSO6924 - Post-medieval quarry and spoilheap near Cow Castle (Monument)

Summary

The remains of a shallow post-medieval quarry or trial pit, separated from its adjacent spoil heap by a modern fence line.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A round mound was noted during an aerial photograph survey. [1, 2] On the crest of a steep natural slope are the remains of a shallow, amorphous quarry or trial pit 15 metres in diameter with an adjacent spoil heap 0.5 metres high on the northeast. A fence line now bisects the features so that the quarry lies in improved pasture and the spoil heap in scrub. [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 Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS7936.
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Aerial photograph reference number . LHL CPE/UK/1980 4453 (April 1947).
  • <3> Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Various. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 27 October 1994.
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1099618, Extant 22 November 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11059
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 NE34
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1099618
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 33198

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 7940 3680 (point)
Map sheet SS73NE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Nov 22 2021 4:15PM

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