MMO915 - Post-medieval extractive pits southeast of Luckwell (Monument)
Summary
Three extractive pits, of post-medieval or earlier date are visible as earthworks on vertical aerial photographs taken in 1947.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Three extractive pits to the south of the linear limestone quarry described in record MMO650. These pits, which lie in a linear pattern, roughly parallel with the quarry may be of medieval or later date. [1,2] Two of the pits appear on the 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps. [3,4] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1980 3270-1 (11 April 1947).
- <2>XY SMO7521 Archive: Dyer, C.A.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 NW. AF1129721. [Mapped features: #42600 ; #42601 ; #42602 ]
- <3> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <4> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <5> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1132528, Extant 21 February 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1132528 (Original Monarch entry: 1132528)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO9290
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NW105
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1132528
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9086 3847 (184m by 37m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93NW |
| Civil Parish | CUTCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Feb 21 2022 8:25PM
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