MEM15227 - Possible post-medieval quarry northeast of Decoy Linhay (Monument)
Summary
A shallow grass covered depression circa 670 metres to the northeast of Decoy Linhay, possibly the remains of a post-medieval quarry.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A shallow depression centred on circa SS 87904794, measuring approximately 11 by 13 metres in size and 0.7 metres deep. It might be the remains of a quarry, excavated to repair a shingle built wall some 270 metres to the east (MEM15226). [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEM6715 Report: McDonnell, R.. 1995. Porlock Bay and Marsh: A Rapid Preliminary Assessment of the Cultural and Palaeoenvironmental Resource. P. 18.
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Other Statuses/References
- Coastal Risk 2014: Flood Zone 3 tidal
- Coastal Risk 2016: Flood Zone 2 tidal
- Coastal Risk 2016: Flood Zone 3 tidal
- Local List Status (Require info)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Shoreline Management Plan 2 (0-20)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 8789 4793 (17m by 17m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84NE |
| Civil Parish | PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Aug 17 2020 12:07PM
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