MDE11933 - Post-medieval quarry south of Wat Combe (Monument)
Summary
A circular feature noted on aerial photographs proved on field investigation in 1993 to be a quarry, not a prehistoric hut circle as originaly suggested.
Please read the Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record caveat document.
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A circular feature is recorded at SS 7875 4723 by McDonnell [1]. At the National Grid Reference cited is a smoothed hollow in the northeast facing natural slope. A quarry is shown in this position on the 25 inch 1st edition Ordnance Survey mapping [2]. [3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SEM7406 Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography.
- <2>XY SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1890, Devonshire 3(16). [Mapped feature: #46928 ]
- <3> SMO5301 Unpublished document: Eardley-Wilmot, H.. 1981. Worksheet in Devon HER. RCHME Field Investigation, 25 November 1993.
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1001734, Extant 6 December 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1001734 (Pastscape entry: 1001734)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 NE44
- National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1001734
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7876 4721 (12m by 16m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74NE |
| Civil Parish | BRENDON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 6 2021 5:32PM
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