MSO10397 - Post-medieval quarries on east side of Dry Hill (Monument)

Summary

Three small scooped depression quarried into the hill side.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Three small scooped depression quarried into the hill side above a stream on the east end of Dry Hill. There is some spoil adjacent to the south. None of the features are larger than 5 metres across. [1] An earthwork feature is shown in this location on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, but is unlabelled. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Unassigned: Western Archaeological Trust. 18/03/1983. Comments from WAT. [Mapped feature: #47377 ]
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st 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: 18808

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 8021 4064 (point)
Map sheet SS84SW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Oct 12 2021 10:50AM

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