MSO7147 - Post-medieval adit in Barkham Great Plantation (Monument)

Summary

The remains of an adit are 3.5 metres across and 8.5 metres deep, with an associated spoil mound. There are several mounds other mounds around the adit which may indicate further prospecting.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

6he remains of an adit in Barkham Great Plantation measuring 3.5 metres across by 8.5 metres deep and has an associated spoil mound of 1.1 metres high. There are several mounds further munds around the adit which may indicate further prospecting. [1,2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Report: Claughton, P. F.. 1993. A List of Mines in North Devon and West Somerset.
  • <2>XY Unpublished document: Chapman, H.P.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 22 March 1995. [Mapped feature: #30220 ]
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1053978, Extant 125 September 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12564
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 SE59
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1053978
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 35771

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 7829 3392 (point)
Map sheet SS73SE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Sep 25 2021 8:27PM

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