MEM22511 - Depression of unknown date on Deer Park (Monument)

Summary

An indistinct depression of unknown date was visible during field investigation in 2012. This may be part of a drainage ditch.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

An irregular oval mound was noted during a non-intrustive walkover survey of the proposed mire restoration area on Deer Park, undertaken by South West Archaeology as part of the Exmoor Mires Project. This possibly represents post-medieval mineral exploration, as there is a slight hollow upslope c. 15 metres long by 3 to 4 metres wide and 0.8 metres deep. The mound is cut by a drainage ditch which was identified on aerial photographs. [1] The Historic Environment Officer for the Exmoor Mires Project undertook a non-intrustive walkover survey of the proposed mire restoration area on Deer Park, which included this site. Noted was an indistinct depression with heavy vegetation cover. This may be part of a drainage ditch. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Walls, S. and Morris, B.. 2012. Deer Park, Exmoor: Results of a walkover survey. 26, 34.
  • <2> Report: Bray, L.S.. 2013. Archaeological walkover surveys on Deer Park, Exmoor. 15, 21.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument) (Deer Park): EDP12(22)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 7686 3805 (point)
Map sheet SS73NE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Related Events/Activities (2)

Record last edited

Mar 17 2021 2:34PM

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