MMO1221 - Post-medieval extractive pits northwest of Knaphindham Rocks (Monument)
Summary
Six extractive pits of varying sizes of probable 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
Six extractive pits of varying sizes of probable post-medieval date visible as earthworks on vertical aerial photographs. They range from quite a large quarry, some 40 metres by 15 metres to smaller pits less than 10 metres across. [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> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1944 1156-7 (23 January 1947).
- <2> SMO7523 Archive: Dyer, C.. 1998-1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 SW. AF1133201.
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1308149, Extant 9 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1308149 (Original Monarch entry: 1308149)
Other Statuses/References
- Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SW114
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1308149
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 293e 1322 (92m by 262m) (6 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS21SE |
| Civil Parish | EXTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Jan 18 2024 5:33PM
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