MSO8100 - Post-medieval quarries at East Combe (Monument)
Summary
Two small post-medieval quarry pits are sited on the spur between East Combe and Henners Combe.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Two small quarry pits lie on the spur between East Combe and Henners Combe. They were surveyed using differential GPS as part of the RCHME Exmoor project. One [A], at SS 9120 4897, measures 8.5 metres by 3 metres by 2 metres deep. The other [B], at SS 9123 4894, is 6 metres by 2 metres by 0.5 metres deep. [1] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [2]
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SMO7322 Unpublished document: Riley, H.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 1998. [Mapped features: #46786 Quarry A, ; #46787 Quarry B, ]
- <2> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1132492, Extant 12 May 2022.
External Links (2)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1132492 (Pastscape entry: 1132492)
- https://heritagerecords.nationaltrust.org.uk/HBSMR/MonRecord.aspx?uid=MNA167641 (National Trust HER entry: MNA167641)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12654
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12655
- Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 NW148
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- National Trust HER Record: MNA167641
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1132492
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35865
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35866
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 2912 149e (30m by 30m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS21SE |
| Civil Parish | MINEHEAD WITHOUT, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
| Civil Parish | SELWORTHY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Mar 18 2024 2:17PM
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