MEM24685 - Post-medieval quarry on Black Ball (Monument)

Summary

The quarry is shown on historic mapping.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

The 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map depicts and labels an old quarry at SS 9812 4269. [1] The feature is not shown on the 2nd Edition map, nor on the 2018 MasterMap data. [2,3] One of two irregular quarried depressions noted on Black Hill on aerial photographs. [4-6]

Sources/Archives (6)

  • <1>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #46173 ]
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap.
  • <4> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. CPE/UK/1980 3018 (April 1947).
  • <5> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. CPE/UK/1980 3192 (April 1947).
  • <6> Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS9842G.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9812 4269 (24m by 15m)
Map sheet SS94SE
Civil Parish DUNSTER, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Aug 24 2022 8:31PM

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