MEM23899 - Post-Medieval Extractive Pit on Horsen Hill (Monument)
Summary
Two small hollows lie on the western side of Horsen Hill which were likely prospecting pits for minerals, probably ironstone.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Two small hollows lie on the western side of Horsen Hill at 278396 135839 and 278411 135838. The western hollow is circular, 3m in diameter and 0.8m deep; the eastern hollow is sub-rectangular, 4m N/S, 5.4m E/W and up to 1m deep. These are prospecting pits for minerals, probably ironstone. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEM8302 Report: Riley, H.. 2016. Archaeological walkover survey: Horsen, Exmoor. 10.
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Location
| Grid reference | SS 78396 35838 (point) (GPS derived) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73NE |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Nov 21 2018 5:00PM
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