MMO2674 - Possible late prehistoric quarrying east of Kit Barrows (Monument)

Summary

Two areas of disturbed ground visible on aerial photographs to the east of the Kit Barrows may be evidence of quarrying, perhaps for material for the construction of the cairns themselves.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Two areas of disturbed ground to the east of the Kit Barrows may be evidence of quarrying, perhaps for the material used in the construction of the cairns themselves. The possible quarrying is visible on as two areas of pitting, between 70 and 120 metres across, centred approximately at SS 9007 4192 and SS 9013 4210. [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 CPE/UK/1980 F20 3234-5 (11 April 1947).
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR OS/70381 036-7 (23 September 1970).
  • <3>XY Archive: Hegarty, C.. 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 94 SW. MD002186. [Mapped features: #43067 ; #43068 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1482537, Extant 24 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SW137
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1482537

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9010 4203 (133m by 262m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SS94SW
Civil Parish WOOTTON COURTENAY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET
Civil Parish CUTCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

May 24 2022 5:32PM

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