MSO9064 - 19th Century spoil tips south of Northbrook Station (Monument)
Summary
Two small spoil tips thought to be associated with the Smokey Bottom ironstone mine are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
The earthwork remains of two small tips located at SS 9813 3543. One is oval and the other elongated with possible traces of a shaft in the centre. They are both probably associated with the Smokey Bottom ironstone mine (MSO8964). [1,2] Only amorphous earthworks remain on the site. [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> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1980/3837 (11 April 1947).
- <2> SMO6673 Collection: RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS93NE.
- <3> SMO7329 Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Various. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 12 March 1999.
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1166813, Extant 27 April 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1166813 (Original Monarch entry: 1166813)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO1187
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO10106
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NE125
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1166813
- Somerset SMR PRN: 13949
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9812 3542 (97m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93NE |
| Civil Parish | BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 27 2022 5:14PM
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