MSO9220 - Putham Quarry and South Cleeve Quarry (Monument)

Summary

Two limestone quarries exploiting an outcrop of the Roadwater Limestone. A lime kiln is recorded within the site.

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  • None recorded

Full Description

Putham Quarry is centred at SS 9335 3896. It is a limestone quarry exploiting the Roadwater limestone. No detailed field investigation. [1] 'South Cleeve Quarry (disused)' and 'Putham Quarry (disused)' shown on the Ordnance Survey map. [2] Both quarries are mentioned (but not marked as disused) on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. [3] Holley records a limekiln at SS 9340 3899. [4] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [5]

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Various. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 7 January 1998.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1980. 1:10,000 sheet SS 93 NW.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <4> Report: Holley, S.. 1997. An Investigation of Limekilns on Exmoor for the Purposes of Conservation.
  • <5> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1105341, Extant 3 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12628
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NW65
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1105341
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 35839

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Grid reference Centred SS 9338 3898 (223m by 161m)
Map sheet SS93NW
Civil Parish CUTCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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May 3 2022 1:50PM

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