MEM25596 - Post-medieval quarry at Ham Allotment (Monument)
Summary
A sub-rectangular hollow with an irregular stony bank on the south side. It is a shallow quarry that probably dates from the post medieval period and may have provided stone for the nearby enclosure boundaries.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A sub-rectangular hollow on Ham Allotment, 10m N/S, 12m E/W, 1m deep, with an irregular stony bank on the south side, is a shallow quarry. It probably dates from the post medieval period and may have provided stone for the nearby enclosure boundaries.[1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SEM341421 Report: Riley, Hazel. 2023. Archaeological Walkover Survey: Ham Allotment, Cutcombe, Exmoor National Park. South West Peatland Partnership CHA23 Project Report. Hazel Riley. p.23; CHA230030. [Mapped feature: #48544 ]
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Other Statuses/References
- Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 9008 4074 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94SW |
| Civil Parish | CUTCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Nov 11 2024 11:15PM
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