MMO839 - Post-medieval extractive pits south of East Nurcott (Monument)
Summary
Extractive pits, probably relating to ironstone extraction, visible on vertical aerial photographs taken in 1947.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Extractive pits, clearly visible on vertical aerial photographs to the south of East Nurcott. These features probably relate to ironstone extraction, which may be post medieval or even earlier in origin. [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 4159-60 (23 January 1947).
- <2>XY SMO7521 Archive: Dyer, C.A.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 NW. AF1129721. [Mapped feature: #35058 ]
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1132208, Extant 3 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1132208 (Original Monarch entry: 1132208)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO8608
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NW74
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1132208
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9075 3626 (26m by 17m) Aerial Survey |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93NW |
| Civil Parish | WINSFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 3 2022 2:14PM
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