MSO6916 - Post-medieval spoil heap at Picked Stones (Monument)
Summary
A post-medieval U-shaped mound, close to the west bank of White Water, has been interpreted as a spoil heap. This may be part of the Wheal Eliza Mine (MSO6802), or Picked Stones Mine (MSO6931).
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A U-shaped mound lies close to the west bank of White Water. It is visible as a flat-topped sub circular mound 10.5 metres in diameter and 2.8 metres high. It has been interpreted as a spoil heap associated with one of the nearby mines: Wheal Eliza Mine (MSO6802), or Picked Stones Mine (MSO6931). [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> SMO5667 Technical drawing: Wilson-North, R. and Chapman, H.. 1994. Picked Stones Mine/ink survey . 1:2500. Permatrace. Pen and Ink.
- <2> SMO5111 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. Field Investigators Comment. R Wilson-North and H Chapman, 26 October 1994.
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1099591, Extant 22 November 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1099591 (Original Monarch entry: 1099591)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12512
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 NE21
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1099591
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35714
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7961 3795 (24m by 24m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73NE |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Nov 22 2021 3:43PM
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