MSO8623 - Post-medieval quarry southwest of Mousehanger (Monument)
Summary
A quarry of post-medieval or later date is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A quarry of post-medieval or later date is visible as earthworks onvertical aerial photographs to the north side of South Hill. It is marked as "old quarry" on the 1887 Edition six inch Ordnance Survey map and is also mentioned in MSO7158. [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]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1944 3160-1 (23 January 1947).
- <2> SEM6705 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1846-1899. County Series; 1st Edition 6 Inch Map. 1:10560. 1887, Somerset 57 SW.
- <3>XY SMO6670 Collection: RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS93SW. [Mapped feature: #39451 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1134102, Extant 9 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1134102 (Original Monarch entry: 1134102)
Other Statuses/References
- Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SW98
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1134102
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9086 3226 (61m by 41m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93SW |
| Civil Parish | WINSFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Mar 24 2023 5:34PM
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