MMO1848 - Post-medieval extractive pit or quarry northwest of Lucott Farm (Monument)

Summary

A post-medieval extractive pit or quarry is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork. It is shown, but not annotated on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, and may be a stone quarry associated with construction at Lucott Farm.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A post medieval extractive pit or quarry is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork to the north west of Lucott Farm. Centred at SS 8641 4516, the quarry is visible as a small oval depression close to the summit of the hill above Lucott Farm, measuring approximately 25 metres across. It is shown, but not annotated on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, and may be a stone quarry associated with construction at Lucott Farm. [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> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 543/2821 (F66) 0156-57 (27 April 1964).
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
  • <3> Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 84 NE. MD002174.
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1463412, Extant 21 February 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 NE160
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1463412

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8641 4516 (23m by 30m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SS84NE
Civil Parish LUCCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Feb 21 2022 4:14PM

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