MSO7062 - Post-medieval storage pits in Birch Wood (Monument)
Summary
Please read the Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record caveat document.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Burton recorded in 1989 "pits in Birch Wood Simonsbath, known locally as 'Potato Clamps', may have been dug and used at this time to store potatoes". [1] The presence and function of the clamps was confirmed by a Stan Curtis. [2] Field reconnaissance in the vicinity of SS 7750 3930 during tree felling operations failed to locate the features in 1994. [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> SEM7230 Monograph: Burton, R.A.. 1989. The Heritage of Exmoor. Roger A. Burton. 73.
- <2> SMO5308 Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information. Information from Stan Curtis, Stable Flat, Simonsbath, Somerset..
- <3> SMO7329 Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Various. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 27 October 1994.
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1029631, Extant 17 November 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1029631 (Original Monarch entry: 1029631)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 NE52
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1029631
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7750 3930 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73NE |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Nov 17 2021 3:51PM
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