MSO7763 - Post-medieval quarry north of Yenworthy Cottage (Monument)

Summary

A probable quarry, visible as a roughly circular open ended hollow, about 13 metres in diameter on a steep slope.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

Full Description

A circular feature was noted on aerial photographs in 1985. [1,2] Field investigation confirmed the existence of a roughly circular open ended hollow, about 13 metres in diameter on a steep slope in a pasture field. There is nothing marked on the Ordnance Survey map of 1890 and it is believed that this feature is a quarry. A disused quarry with a spoil heap on the lower eastern side is shown on the First Edition Ordnance Survey map at SS8014 4871. [3,4] A small oval quarry is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs, centred at SS 8014 4870. The quarry measures approximately 23 metres in diameter. It is not shown on the First Edition Ordnance survey map [4]; however, a different quarry is visible at SS 8018 4862 and it is possible that the two have been confused. The spoil heap mentioned by the above authority is not visible and the map reference given above (SS 8020 4805) appears to be erroneous. [5,6 The quarry described by RCHME, is probably the quarry noted by McDonnell, at SS 8020 4805 (MSO7770), and the description has been added to this record due to an error in recording the grid reference. [7] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [8,9]

Sources/Archives (9)

  • <2> Aerial photograph transcription: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Aerial Photograph Transcriptions of Sites in the Exmoor National Park (CRAAGS). 1:10560. SS8048C.
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. CPE/UK/1980 4036 (April 1947).
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1890, Somerset 22(14), 33(2).
  • <4> Unpublished document: Sainsbury, I.S.S. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 2 November 1995.
  • <5> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR RAF 540/853 4007 (29 August 1952).
  • <6>XY Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 84 NW. MD002166. [Mapped feature: #42884 ]
  • <7> Verbal communication: Various. 1993-. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Team staff comments. F Glover, HER Officer, 16 March 2011.
  • <8> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1106991, Extant 22 February 2022.
  • <9> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1107177, Extant 22 February 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO656
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12724
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 NW26
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 NW35
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1106991
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1107177
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 33880
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 57149

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8014 4870 (23m by 22m)
Map sheet SS84NW
Civil Parish OARE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Feb 22 2022 4:11PM

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