MSO7677 - Post-medieval stone quarrying at Western Brockholes (Monument)
Summary
An area of stone quarrying was noted during field survey.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
At Western Brockholes, a narrow precipitous spur west of West Myne, are a number of small stone quarries and a redundant field boundary (See MSO12579) . The quarries seem to have been for ballast for facing field banks. The quarries are at SS 91708 49006 and SS 91840 48866. [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XY SMO7329 Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Various. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 7 April 1998. [Mapped features: #46803 ; #46804 ]
- <2> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1131106, Extant 12 May 2022.
External Links (2)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1131106 (Pastscape entry: 1131106)
- https://heritagerecords.nationaltrust.org.uk/HBSMR/MonRecord.aspx?uid=MNA167630 (National Trust HER entry: MNA167630)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12646
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12647
- Local Heritage List Status (Require info)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 NW137
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- National Trust HER Record: MNA167630
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1131106
- Shoreline Management Plan 2 (0-20)
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35857
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35858
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 2918e 1489e (132m by 140m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS21SE |
| Civil Parish | MINEHEAD WITHOUT, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Mar 18 2024 2:16PM
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