MMO1061 - Five post-medieval extractive pits north of Edbrooke Hill Gate (Monument)

Summary

Five extractive pits, probably of post medieval date, visible as earthworks on vertical aerial photographs taken in 1947.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Five extractive pits (12 metres to 30 metres across), probably of post-medieval date,are visible on vertical aerial photographs to the north of Edbrooke Hill Gate. [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/1944 2159-60 (23 January 1947).
  • <2> Archive: Dyer, C.. 1998-1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 SW. AF1133201.
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1134095, Extant 9 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO8616
  • Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SW91
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1134095

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9073 3344 (260m by 59m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS93SW
Civil Parish WINSFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 24 2023 5:57PM

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