MSO7160 - Two post-medieval ironstone pits north of Stone Farm (Monument)

Summary

Two probable iron pits were mapped from aerial photographs taken in 1947 and 1964.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Two probable iron pits were identified at SS 9302 3599 and SS 9328 3588 and were mapped during the Brendon Hills Mapping Project. [1-3] The pit at SS 9328 3588 is shown on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map as an earthwork. [4] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [5]

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF F61 543/2821 0145-6 (27 April 1964).
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1980 4342-3 (11 April 1947).
  • <3> Collection: RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS93NW.
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <5> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1105321, Extant 3 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO654
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NW62
  • National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1105321

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9315 3593 (293m by 141m)
Map sheet SS93NW
Civil Parish EXTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

May 3 2022 1:40PM

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