MMO1030 - Five post-medieval ironstone pits north of Hone Lane (Monument)

Summary

Five small pits, possibly post medieval ironstone pits, visible as earthworks on vertical aerial photographs taken in 1947 and 1964.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Linear series of five small pits (5 metres by 3 metres), possibly post-medieval ironstone pits, visible as earthworks on vertical aerial photographs to the north of Hone Lane, Bridgetown. [1-3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1944 3157-8 (23 January 1947).
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 543/2821 (F62) 0274-5 (27 April 1964).
  • <3> Archive: Dyer, C.. 1998-1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 SW. AF1133201.
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1133898, Extant 9 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7229
  • Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SW84
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1133898

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9282 3304 (18m by 26m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS93SW
Civil Parish EXTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 27 2023 12:02PM

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