MEM24125 - Post-medieval or modern quarry south of Emmett's Grange (Monument)
Summary
A quarry was noted during field survey in 2011. It forms a raised platform on a well defined terrace, with a track leading from its western side.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 7534 3657. A quarry measuring c. 10 metres wide, 5 metres long and 4 metres deep located on the southern flank of an east to west trending spur. The quarry floor forms a raised platform on a well defined terrace c. 0.5 metres above the slope to the south while a 2 metre wide track leads from its western side. [1] No features are depicted here on the 1st or 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps. [2,3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SEM7641 Report: Bray, L., Green, T., Wapshott, E. + Walls, S.. 2011. Emmett's Grange, Exmoor, Somerset: Management plan and archaeological assessment. Appendix 1, p30. [Mapped feature: #44354 ]
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <3> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
External Links (0)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- Report Site Reference: 73 SEM7641
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7534 3657 (point) |
|---|---|
| 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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