MEM24183 - Post-medieval extractive pit on Old Barrow Down (Monument)
Summary
A shallow, irregular hollow with several quartz blocks is probably a stone extraction pit.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 84080 32498. A shallow, irregular hollow with several quartz blocks, 4.4 metres north to south, 1.9 metres east to west and 0.4 metres deep on the summit of Old Barrow Down is probably a stone extraction pit. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEM8544 Report: Riley, H.. 2018. Archaeological walkover survey: Halscombe Allotments, Humber's Ball, Hawkridge Plain & Old Barrow Down, Withypool & Hawkridge, Exmoor. HWH17016, 7.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- Mires Feature Reference (Monument) (Halscombe etc): HWH17017
Location
| Grid reference | SS 8408 3249 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS83SW |
| Civil Parish | WITHYPOOL AND HAWKRIDGE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
| Historic Parish | HAWKRIDGE |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 21 2018 5:00PM
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