MSO11172 - Post-medieval lime kiln and quarry east of Kersham (Monument)

Summary

A limekiln and quarry noted on the Ordnance Survey 25 inch maps of 1889 and 1904, but not on the 6 inch map of 1962. The quarry earthworks survive but the kiln is no longer visible.

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Type and Period (2)

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  • None recorded

Full Description

A limekiln appears on Ordnance Survey maps of 1889. [1] 'Old limekiln' printed on OS 1904 map. [2] 'Old Quarry' shown on 1962 map. [3] The site of the kiln is at SS 9442 3888. The location is beside a sunken lane, where a slight hollowing marks the site of the kiln. The field to the east is occupied by the lime quarry with adjacent spoil mounds. [4] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [5]

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1904, Somerset 46(8).
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1962. 6 Inch Map: 1962. 1:10560. SS93NW.
  • <4> Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Various. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 7 January 1998.
  • <5> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1105361, Extant 3 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO9222
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NW21
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1105361
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 33502

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Grid reference Centred SS 9449 3888 (162m by 68m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SS93NW
Civil Parish CUTCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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May 3 2022 1:56PM

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