MSO7215 - Post-medieval extractive pit on Exton Hill (Monument)

Summary

A probable post-medieval extractive pit, visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs taken in 1947.

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Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A sub-circular pit, less than 10m across which is probably a post medieval extractive pit is visible on vertical aerial photographs on Exton Hill.[1]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Collection: RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS93SW.
  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1944 2155-6 23-JAN-1947.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SW68
  • Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1133835

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Grid reference Centred SS 9319 3460 (19m by 24m)
Map sheet SS93SW
Civil Parish EXTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Dec 14 2012 2:01PM

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