MSO7782 - Post-medieval quarry on Yenworthy Common (Monument)
Summary
A quarry shown on historic mapping is visible as a large mound on aerial photographs. The area was ploughed and under pasture by 1995.
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
Full Description
SS 807 482 A large round mound noted by McDonnell on aerial photographic transcript. [1-3] SS 8069 4820 A small quarry with internal spoil heap is shown at this reference on the 1890 Ordnance Survey plan [4]. The area, at that time heather moorland, is now ploughed and under pasture. [5] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [6]
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. LHL CPE/UK/1980 4036 (April 1946).
- <2> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. HSL/UK/72-49 Run 81 0029 (April 1972).
- <3> SEM7406 Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS8048B.
- <4>XY SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1890, Somerset 33(2). [Mapped feature: #44249 ]
- <5> SMO7324 Unpublished document: Sainsbury, I.S.S. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 3 November 1995.
- <6> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1069829, Extant 22 February 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1069829 (Pastscape entry: 1069829)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11504
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 NW27
- National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1069829
- Somerset SMR PRN (Somerset): 33881
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 8068 4819 (31m by 30m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84NW |
| Civil Parish | OARE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Feb 22 2022 3:47PM
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