MMO1693 - Post-medieval quarry at Pittcombe Head (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A post-medieval roadside quarry is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork on the northern side of the A39, near Pittcombe Head. The quarry, centred at SS 84638 46214, measures approximately 8 metres in diameter. It is not shown on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map; however several similar quarries in the area are depicted as "old quarries" suggesting that they were not in use at the time of publication, and therefore predate the 1889 map. [1-3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 540/910 4122 (17 October 1952).
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
- <3>XY SMO7549 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 84 NW. MD002166. [Mapped feature: #39005 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1460913, Extant 1 March 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1460913 (Original Monarch entry: 1460913)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 NW122
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1460913
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 8463 4621 (17m by 16m) Aerial Survey |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84NW |
| Civil Parish | PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Mar 1 2022 5:24PM
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