MSO11041 - 19th Century building platform at Elsworthy (Monument)
Summary
A large rectangular flat platform cut into the hill slope may represent a building platform associated with the 19th Century mining activity in the area.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Large rectangular flat platform cut into the hill slope and built up on down slope side. Rear bank 2 metres high and platform edge 3 metres high. Platform measures 14 paces by 24 paces. Likely to be a building platform associated with the 19th Century mining activity in the area. [1]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SSO1348 Unassigned: McDonnell, R. 20/7/1983. R McDonnell, 20 July 1983. R McDonnell, 20 July 1983. [Mapped feature: #47340 ]
- <2> SEM7060 Report: McDonnell, R.. 1985. Recommendations for the Management of Archaeological Sites in the Exmoor National Park at Warren, Pinford, Tom's Hill and Hayes Allotment. 77 (site 243).
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 974815, Extant 6 July 2021.
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Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7024
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SW110
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 974815
- Somerset SMR PRN: 33180
Location
| Grid reference | SS 8106 4090 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84SW |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 6 2021 3:19PM
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