MEM15504 - Undated rectangular pit in Mounsey Wood (Monument)

Summary

A rectangular pit identified during field survey of Mounsey Wood. The pit is undated but was interpreted as being industrial in origin.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A rectangular pit identified during field survey of Mounsey Wood. The pit is undated but was interpreted as being industrial in origin. The earthwork remains were identified during field survey of Mounsey Wood, part of a broader survey of eight woodlands on the eastern slopes of the Barle Valley. [1]

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Monograph: Cannell, J.. 2005. The Archaeology of Woodland Exploitation in the Greater Exmoor Area in the Historic Period. Archaeopress BAR British Series. P.77-93; Appendix VII. [Mapped feature: #35372 ]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 8838 2935 (point) (Estimated from sources)
Map sheet SS82NE
Civil Parish DULVERTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 17 2020 1:13PM

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