MSO7160 - Two post-medieval ironstone pits north of Stone Farm (Monument)
Summary
Two probable iron pits were mapped from aerial photographs taken in 1947 and 1964.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Two probable iron pits were identified at SS 9302 3599 and SS 9328 3588 and were mapped during the Brendon Hills Mapping Project. [1-3] The pit at SS 9328 3588 is shown on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map as an earthwork. [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 F61 543/2821 0145-6 (27 April 1964).
- <2> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1980 4342-3 (11 April 1947).
- <3> SMO6667 Collection: RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS93NW.
- <4> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <5> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1105321, Extant 3 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1105321 (Original Monarch entry: 1105321)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO654
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NW62
- National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1105321
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9315 3593 (293m by 141m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93NW |
| Civil Parish | EXTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 3 2022 1:40PM
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