MEM25032 - 19th Century carrion pit north of Simonsbath (Monument)

Summary

A carrion pit is shown on historic mapping.

Please read the Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record .

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  • None recorded

Full Description

A carrion pit is shown on the 25 inch 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps. [1,2] The pit is not shown on the 2021 MasterMap data, suggesting it may have been filled in. There are buildings depicted a short distance to the southwest of the feature. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #47345 ]
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2021. MasterMap data. 1:2,500.

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  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

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Grid reference Centred SS 7720 3945 (75m by 33m)
Map sheet SS73NE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jul 7 2021 11:27AM

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