MSO8100 - Post-medieval quarries at East Combe (Monument)

Summary

Two small post-medieval quarry pits are sited on the spur between East Combe and Henners Combe.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

Two small quarry pits lie on the spur between East Combe and Henners Combe. They were surveyed using differential GPS as part of the RCHME Exmoor project. One [A], at SS 9120 4897, measures 8.5 metres by 3 metres by 2 metres deep. The other [B], at SS 9123 4894, is 6 metres by 2 metres by 0.5 metres deep. [1]

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Unpublished document: Riley, H.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 1998. [Mapped features: #46786 Quarry A, ; #46787 Quarry B, ]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12654
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12655
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 NW148
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • National Trust HER Record: MNA167641
  • Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1132492
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 35865
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 35866

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9121 4895 (30m by 30m) (Surveyed)
Map sheet SS94NW
Civil Parish MINEHEAD WITHOUT, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET
Civil Parish SELWORTHY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Nov 2 2020 9:43PM

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