MEM24480 - Post-medieval quarry on Verney's Allotment (Monument)
Summary
A quarry was cut at the southern edge of Verney's Allotment, close to the field boundary.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A quarry at SS77520 34317 was cut into the slope immediately to the S of quarry and at right angles to it. It is 9m long, up to 5m wide and 1m deep at its E end. There is a secondary cut 0.7m deep into the base of the cutting at its W end; spoil likely to derive from this phase of working overlies the adjacent ditch to boundary. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SEM6823 Report: Kirkham, G. and Taylor, S.. 2008. Exmoor Mire Restoration Project: Archaeological Survey on Moorland Areas at Alderman's Barrow Allotment, Blackpitts-Exe Head, North Twitchen, Roosthitchen and Verney's Allotment. Cornwall County Council Historic Environment Service (Projects). p. 19; no. 32. [Mapped feature: #44986 Post Medieval Quarry on Verney's Allotment., ]
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7752 3431 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73SE |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Oct 4 2021 3:22PM
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