MEM24847 - Post-medieval clay pit east of Clements Cottage (Monument)
Summary
A circular clay pit feature is shown within an orchard on late 19th Century mapping.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A circular clay pit is depicted but not labelled on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map at SS 9327 4544, at the eastern end of an orchard plot. [1] The feature is depicted similarly on the 2nd Edition map. [2] The 25 inch 3rd Edition map shows that the eastern side of the feature had been reduced in size. [3] The feature is not shown on 2020 MasterMap data. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1>XY SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #46551 ]
- <2> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <3> SSO1533 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1929. County Series, 3rd Edition 25 inch map. 1:25,000.
- <4> SEM8817 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2020. MasterMap data. 1:2,500.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9327 4544 (37m by 39m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94NW |
| Historic Parish | SELWORTHY |
| Civil Parish | SELWORTHY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Dec 15 2020 1:57PM
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