MEM22487 - Post-medieval holloway on Spooners (Monument)

Summary

A well defined post-medieval holloway can be traced for 150 metres along the Barle Valley.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The Historic Environment Officer for the Exmoor Mires Project undertook a non-intrustive walkover survey of the proposed mire restoration area on Spooners, which included this site. A well defined post-medieval holloway is visible as a linear depression up to c. 8 metres wide running from the Barle Valley along the southern side of a tributary combe. It can be traced for 150 metres. [1]

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Report: Bray, L.S.. 2013. Spooners, Exmoor: Results of Archaeological Walkover Surveys and Post Mire Restoration Monitoring. 8, 11, 18.

External Links (0)

Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument): ESP12(52)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7795 3804 (113m by 53m)
Map sheet SS73NE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Mar 17 2021 2:33PM

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