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Pen Pits quern quarries is a prehistoric and Roman period extraction site located north of Combe Bottom in Somerset. The quarries were worked for the extraction of stone suitable for the manufacture of quernstones, hand mills essential for grain processing in domestic and agricultural contexts. The site comprises a series of pits and worked areas where suitable stone was quarried and partially dressed before removal for finishing elsewhere. The evidence of quarrying activity spans from the prehistoric period through the Roman occupation, indicating sustained exploitation of this resource over several centuries.
Pen Pits quern quarries N of Combe Bottom is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004687. View the official record →
Pen Pits quern quarries is a prehistoric and Roman period extraction site located north of Combe Bottom in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004687.
Pen Pits quern quarries N of Combe Bottom is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1004687.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Orchard Castle (0.3 km), Pen Pits quern quarries SE of Hart Hill (0.5 km), Ballands Castle (1.7 km).
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