MEM24156 - Possible post-medieval or modern quarry on Hangley Cleave (Monument)
Summary
A large quarry was visible as a roughly semi circular cutting into the slope of a combe with traces of a spoil dump below it during field survey in 2011. A well defined track leads to the south. It may have provided stone for the North Molton to Exford Road.
Please read the caveat document.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 7549 3627. Quarry in western side of combe. It is visible as a roughly semicicular cutting in the slope with traces of a spoil dump below it. A well defined tracks leads to the south, along the valley side. This feature may have provides stone for the construction of the North Molton to Exford road visible on 18th Century mapping. [1] No features are depicted here on the 1st or 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps. [2,3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SEM7641 Report: Bray, L., Green, T., Wapshott, E. + Walls, S.. 2011. Emmett's Grange, Exmoor, Somerset: Management plan and archaeological assessment. Appendix 1, p40-1.
- <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.
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7549 3627 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73NE |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
External Links (0)
Other Statuses/References
- Report Site Reference: 390 SEM7641
Record last edited
Apr 25 2018 6:14PM
Feedback?
Your feedback is welcome. If you can provide any new information about this record, please contact us.