MEM23955 - Post-medieval extractive pit on the eastern edge of Wester Emmetts (Monument)
Summary
A linear cut is possibly an extractive pit related to the mining activity on Burcombe and Wester Emmetts.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A water filled linear cut 7 to 8 metres long and up to 2.5 metres wide with a low spoil mound to the northeast approximately 5 metres wide and up to 0.2 metres high, was noted by Cornwall Council during a walkover survey of Burcombe and Wester Emmetts. The feature is probably associated with iron ore working and of a post-medieval date. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SEM8121 Report: Kirkham, G. and Taylor, S.. 2012. Burcombe and Wester Emmetts, Exmoor: Archaeological Survey. Cornwall County Council Historic Environment Service (Projects). p20. [Mapped feature: #46670 Figure 3, 32]
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7470 3783 (22m by 23m) Georeferenced figure 3 |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73NW |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
External Links (0)
Other Statuses/References
- Mires Feature Reference (Monument): EWE12(32)
Record last edited
Jun 15 2022 4:28PM
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