MMO834 - Post-medieval ironstone pits south of Oldrey (Monument)
Summary
Shallow pits and spoil, probably relating to ironstone extraction are visible on
aerial photographs taken in 1964.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Shallow pits and spoil, probably relating to ironstone extraction, visible on vertical aerial photographs on north-west facing slopes, to the south of Oldrey. These pits lie to the west of the Ison Iron Mine (MSO8595) and may be contemporary with it or of earlier origin. [1,2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 543/2821 (F62) 0149-50 (27 April 1964).
- <2> SMO7521 Archive: Dyer, C.A.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 NW. AF1129721.
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1132180, Extant 3 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1132180 (Original Monarch entry: 1132180)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO8605
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NW71
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1132180
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9015 3723 (66m by 96m) Aerial Survey |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93NW |
| Civil Parish | WINSFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 3 2022 2:02PM
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