MMO1125 - Post-medieval quarries west of Sminhays Cottages (Monument)

Summary

Two small post-medieval quarries, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

Two small post-medieval quarries (ST 0136 3456 and ST 0132 3450) were seen as earthworks and mapped from aerial photographs. [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> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1944 3144-3145 (23 January 1947).
  • <2> Collection: RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, ST 03 SW.
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1165002, Extant 31 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO9052
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: ST 03 SW55
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1165002

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred ST 0135 3455 (86m by 110m) (2 map features)
Map sheet ST03SW
Civil Parish BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

May 31 2022 2:35PM

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