MMO2581 - Possible medieval or post-medieval gravel pit east of Bat's Castle (Monument)

A large oval depression is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork. It appears to be a backfilled gravel pit, presumably dating to the medieval or post-medieval periods and abandoned before Dunster Park was formed.

A large oval depression is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork east of Bat's Castle, Carhampton. Centred at approximately SS 9922 4209, the shallow depression measures approximately 70 metres across. It is not depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map; however, several features are depicted and annotated "old gravel pits" in the vicinity. It seems likely that this feature represents a backfilled gravel pit, presumably dating to the medieval or post-medieval periods, and likely abandoned prior to the creation of Dunster Park in the mid 18th Century. [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]