MEM22112 - Post-medieval quarry northwest of Bat's Castle (Monument)

Summary

A stone quarry within the park boundary is depicted on historic mapping.

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Type and Period (1)

STONE QUARRY (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD (Possible))

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Full Description

A stone quarry of post-medieval date is most probably related to the construction of the park wall. [1] The quarry is depicted on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

<1> SEM7865 Report: Colson Stone. 2011. Dunster Deer Park: Outline landscape and archaeological evaluation.
<2>XY SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #38670 ]

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Local List Status (Unassessed)

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Grid reference	Centred SS 9853 4226 (32m by 29m)
Map sheet	SS94SE
Civil Parish	DUNSTER, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 3 2020 3:29PM

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