MMO2625 - Post-medieval gravel pit west of Kitswall Farm (Monument)

Summary

A large pit is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork. It is depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map and annotated "old gravel pit," suggesting it was abandoned shortly before publication in 1889.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A large pit is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork in a field west of Kitswell Farm, Timberscombe. Centred at approximately SS 9680 4261, the pit is cut into a fairly gentle northeast facing slope, and measures some 30 metres across. It is depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map and annotated "old gravel pit," suggesting it was abandoned shortly before publication in 1889. [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. NMR OS/70380 161-62 (23 September 1970).
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
  • <3>XY Archive: Toms, K.. 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 94 SE. MD002187. [Mapped feature: #32502 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1479784, Extant 23 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SE188
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1479784

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9680 4260 (26m by 25m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS94SE
Civil Parish TIMBERSCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

May 23 2022 10:49AM

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