MEM22536 - Possible prehistoric standing stone on Deer Park (Monument)

Summary

A possible prehistoric standing stone is part of a potential stone alignment consisting of MEM22534 and MEM22535. However, all three stones may be drainage ditch upcast and only appear prehistoric.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A mainly buried prehistoric stone 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. [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 a possible standing stone, which may be part of a potential stone alignment consisting of MEM22534 and MEM22535. However, all three stones may be drainage ditch upcast and only appear prehistoric. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Walls, S. and Morris, B.. 2012. Deer Park, Exmoor: Results of a walkover survey. 16, 41.
  • <2> Report: Bray, L.S.. 2013. Archaeological walkover surveys on Deer Park, Exmoor. 17, 18, 26.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument): EDP12(167)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 7680 3833 (point) (Surveyed)
Map sheet SS73NE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (3)

Related Events/Activities (2)

Record last edited

Mar 17 2021 2:35PM

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