MEM22556 - Undated stones on Deer Park (Non-antiquity)

Summary

Three surface stones of unknown date were visible during field investigation in 2012. These are likely natural in origin.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Three stones, all thought to be prehistoric, one noted as recumbent and another not in situ were 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 were three surface stones of unknown date, which are unlikely to be archaeological. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Walls, S. and Morris, B.. 2012. Deer Park, Exmoor: Results of a walkover survey. 37.
  • <2> Report: Bray, L.S.. 2013. Archaeological walkover surveys on Deer Park, Exmoor. 23.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (No)
  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument): EDP12(69)
  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument): EDP12(72)
  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument): EDP12(73)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7637 3836 (39m by 56m) (Surveyed)
Map sheet SS73NE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 17 2021 2:35PM

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