MEM22106 - Post-medieval gravel pit at Dunster Deer Park (Monument)

Summary

A gravel pit is marked on historic mapping. It most likely related to the construction of the park wall.

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A 3 metre deep sub rectangular quarry with a hollow way to the west. Possibly for the construction of the park wall. [1] "Old Gravel Pit" marked on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Colson Stone. 2011. Dunster Deer Park: Outline landscape and archaeological evaluation. P. 21 and Figure 26.
  • <2>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #38647 ]

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  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

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Grid reference Centred SS 9946 4217 (21m by 22m) (Historic mapping)
Map sheet SS94SE
Civil Parish CARHAMPTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 3 2020 3:29PM

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