MSO12651 - Post-medieval stone quarrying on Bossington Hill (Monument)

Summary

An area of stone quarrying along the cliff tops.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

Quarrying along the cliff face has taken place between SS 905 489 and 907 489. Surveyed using differential GPS as part of the RCHME Exmoor project. [1] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Survey: RCHME. 1998. Exmoor survey. NMR site SS 94 NW 139. [Mapped feature: #34175 ]
  • <2> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1132184, Extant 12 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 NW139
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1132184
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 35862

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 2906 1489 (199m by 39m)
Map sheet SS21SE
Civil Parish MINEHEAD WITHOUT, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Mar 18 2024 2:15PM

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