MEM22297 - Post-medieval lime kilns and quarry north of Harper's Wood (Monument)
Summary
A quarry with associated limekilns is shown on historic mapping.
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
Full Description
The limekiln and quarry are shown on the 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps. They appear to have gone out of use between the two maps being drawn. [1,2] wo limekilns in Harper's Wood, Roadwater, (ST 0340 3847) are recorded by Holley. [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> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <2> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1904, Somerset 47(8).
- <3> SEM7080 Report: Holley, S.. 1997. An Investigation of Limekilns on Exmoor for the Purposes of Conservation.
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1312326, Updated 30 May 2022.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: ST 03 NW68
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1312326
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 0341 3843 (65m by 150m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST03NW |
| Civil Parish | OLD CLEEVE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Record last edited
May 30 2022 9:23PM
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