MMO888 - Post-medieval ironstone pit close to Lancecombe Iron Mine (Monument)
Summary
Possible post-medieval ironstone pit, visible as earthworks on vertical aerial photographs taken in 1947.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Possible post medieval ironstone pit, visible on vertical aerial photographs at SS 9495 3577. This lies close to the location of Lancecombe Iron Mine (MMO558). [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 CPE/UK/1944 4153 and 2153 (23 January 1947).
- <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. 1132357, Extant 4 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1132357 (Original Monarch entry: 1132357)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7202
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NW93
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1132357
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9495 3576 (68m by 27m) Aerial Survey |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93NW |
| Civil Parish | EXTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 4 2022 10:04AM
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