MMO2981 - Post-medieval quarry west of Dillacombe (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A quarry of probable post-medieval date is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s onwards, circa 450 metres south-east of Landacre Gate at circa SS 81123513. The pit is located on the steep east facing slope of Dillacombe, circa 380 metres above Ordnance Datum. A track approaches the pit from the direction of Landacre Gate, providing access on its north-western side. The function of the pit is unclear. [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. NMR RAF CPE/UK/1980 (F20) 4364-5 (11 April 1947).
- <2> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR RAF 540/860 (F20) 3114-15 (2 September 1952).
- <3>XY SMO7574 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 83 NW. MD002191. [Mapped feature: #32772 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1488106, Extant 1 September 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1488106 (Pastscape entry: 1488106)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 83 NW79
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1488106
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 8108 3515 (111m by 70m) Aerial Survey |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS83NW |
| Civil Parish | WITHYPOOL AND HAWKRIDGE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 1 2021 12:30PM
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