MSO10394 - Post-medieval quarry northwest of Sparcombe Water (Monument)
Summary
An old quarry was noted on aerial photographs as an earthworth and can be seen on historic mapping.
Please read the Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record caveat document.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A steep sided, sock shaped quarry 2 metres deep. A broad entrance leads through low spoil deposits to the hedge corner. [1] A broadly circular earthwork depression is shown here on the 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps. [2,3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SSO1400 Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. Comment from Western Archaeological Trust Survey or Site Visit.
- <2>XY SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #45124 ]
- <3> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Somerset SMR PRN: 18804
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 8187 4124 (19m by 18m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84SW |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Sep 24 2018 9:25AM
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