MMO887 - Medieval or later trackways and possible ironstone pits at South Quarme Allotment (Monument)

Summary

Trackways and probable ironstone pits of medieval or later date, visible as earthworks on vertical aerial photographs taken in 1947 and 1964.

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Type and Period (2)

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  • None recorded

Full Description

Trackways and probable ironstone pits of medieval or later date, visible on vertical aerial photographs at South Quarme Allotment. The pits lie adjacent to the Pulham River and the trackways run from this small group of extractive pits, north-eastward towards Kennisham Hill plantation. [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/1944 4154-5 (23 January 1947).
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 543/2821 (F61) 0143-4 (27 April 1964).
  • <3> Archive: Dyer, C.A.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 NW. AF1129721.
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1132356, Extant 4 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7201
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NW92
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1132356

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Grid reference Centred SS 9452 3624 (103m by 134m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS93NW
Civil Parish EXTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

May 4 2022 10:03AM

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