MEM25730 - Post Medieval gravel pit west of Wimbleball Lake, Brompton Regis. (Monument)

Summary

Post medieval quarry depicted on historic mapping.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A post medieval gravel pit is depicted by the first and second edition ordnance survey maps. Nothing is depicted on current OS mastermap, and only a slight depression is visible in LiDAR imagery, suggesting the feature has been largely filled in. [1-4] This record was created by Cornwall HER for the Forestry Commission's Project K. [5]

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. 1880s-1890s. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map.
  • <2> Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2025. Mastermap Data.
  • <4> Cartographic materials: Environment Agency. 2020. LiDAR (DTM or DSM).
  • <5> Index: Cornwall Council. 2025/6. Forestry Commission Project K.

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Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9701 3128 (60m by 42m)
Map sheet SS93SE
Civil Parish BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jan 13 2026 4:36PM

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