MSO7850 - Nethercott's Adit (Monument)
Summary
An unsuccessful adit opened by a Mr Nethercott in 1936.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An adit was opened unsuccessful by a Mr Nethercott of Roadwater in 1936, in the hillside above Clapper House. [1] The adit is said to be 15 metres long but is now blocked. [2]
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SSO815 Monograph: Bryant T.C. 1980. The Hollow Hills of Brendon. 6-7.
- <1> SMO5787 Monograph: Sellick, R.. 1970. The West Somerset Mineral Railway and the Story of the Brendon Hills Iron Mines. David and Charles Limited. Second. 84.
- <3> SEM7005 Report: Jones, M.H.. 1995. Report on Proposed Low-Key Visitor Access to Industrial Sites on the Brendon Hills. 14.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=975197 (Original Monarch entry: 975197)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11807
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: ST 03 NW 42
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 975197
- Somerset SMR PRN (Somerset): 34383
Location
| Grid reference | ST 0196 3545 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST03NW |
| Civil Parish | OLD CLEEVE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Feb 28 2013 9:45AM
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