MEM15628 - Post-medieval quarry at East Water Valley (Monument)
Summary
A quarry is to the southeast of the summit of Cloutsham Ball.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A quarry to the southeast of the summit of Cloutsham Ball, comprising two irregularly shaped depressions approximatley 1 and 1.5 metres deep and 9 paces wide by 10 paces long. A large spoil mound no more than 1 metre high and an area of scattered stone, possibly natural scree, were also noted. A quarry is to the southeast of the summit of Cloutsham Ball. It is adjacent to the quarry pits. [1,2]
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SEM6878 Report: McDonnell, R.R.J.. 1994. Horner Wood: Report on the Preliminary Archaeological Field Assessment of Two Sample Areas. Richard McDonnel. Site 013, P.5-6; 23. [Mapped feature: #35496 ]
- <2> SEM7353 Monograph: Cannell, J.. 2005. The Archaeology of Woodland Exploitation in the Greater Exmoor Area in the Historic Period. Archaeopress BAR British Series. BAR 398. P.109-131; 262.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Somerset SMR PRN (Somerset): 115826
Location
| Grid reference | SS 8969 4319 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84SE |
| Civil Parish | LUCCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Mar 17 2022 12:28PM
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