MSO9297 - Post-medieval extractive pit south of Wood Close Plantation (Monument)

Summary

An extractive pit, probably of post-medieval date, is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs taken in 1947.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Extractive pit, probably of post-medieval date, visible on vertical aerial photographs to the south of Wood Close Plantation. [1,2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1980 3263-4 (11 April 1947).
  • <2> Collection: RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS93NW.
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1132540, Extant 4 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO927
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NW112
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1132540

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 9474 3962 (point)
Map sheet SS93NW
Civil Parish CUTCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

May 4 2022 10:32AM

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