MMO757 - Medieval or post-medieval mineral extraction site southwest of St Mary Magdalene's Church (Monument)

Summary

Probable mineral extraction site of post-medieval or earlier date seen as earthworks on air photographs taken in 1947.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded
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Full Description

Two hollows with associated mounds are visible on vertical air photographs in the field separating Swansea Plantation from Edgerton Plantation, centred at SS 9896 3295. These features are likely to be the result of mineral extraction which may have taken place in post medieval times, but equally may be earlier in origin. [1,2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1944 1148-9 (23 January 1947).
  • <2> Archive: Dyer, C.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 SE. AF1118137.
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1121225, Extant 5 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO8951
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SE84
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1121225

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9901 3293 (182m by 62m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SS93SE
Civil Parish BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

May 5 2022 10:40AM

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