MMO1000 - Post-medieval extractive pits northeast of Widlake (Monument)
Summary
Two parallel linear extractive pits of probable post medieval date, visible as earthworks on vertical aerial photographs taken in 1947.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Two parallel linear quarries of probable post medieval date, each approximately 25 metres by 5 metres in size. Both pits are visible on vertical aerial photographs to the northeast of Widlake. [1,2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1980 3345-6 (11 April 1947).
- <2> SMO7523 Archive: Dyer, C.. 1998-1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 SW. AF1133201.
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1133836, Extant 9 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1133836 (Original Monarch entry: 1133836)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7216
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SW69
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1133836
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9284 3468 (34m by 21m) Aerial Survey |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93SW |
| Civil Parish | EXTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 9 2022 9:32PM
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