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Summary

A cropmark pit of largely uncertain origin, although tentatively interpreted as a post-medieval to 19th century extractive pit, is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1985, to the northwest of South Moor, Coldridge.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• PIT (Unknown date)
• EXTRACTIVE PIT (Post Medieval to XIX - 1540 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Young, A., 2005, Transcriptions from Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme (NMP) project (Cartographic). SDV321540.

Transcriptions of a pit correspond to the grid reference for PRN166776.

Young, A. & Turner, S., 2005-2006, North Devon/Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme (NMP) project database records, PRN166776 (Interpretation). SDV358473.

A subcircular pit, 9m across, is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs (p1). The feature is of uncertain date and function, it may be a post medieval extractive pit, but an earlier origin cannot be ruled out. The site was digitally plotted during the National Mapping Programme.
Photograph reference:
1. DCC DAP FD12 (NMR SS6806/3 (DAP 5496)) 16-JUL-1985

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV7455 - Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme

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