MEM22563 - Undated stones on Deer Park (Monument)

Summary

Eight surface stones were visible during field investigation in 2012. These are probably upcast from a field boundary ditch.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Eight stones interpreted as being prehistoric in date 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. These were found in ditch upcast. [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 eight surface stones, probably representing upcast from a field boundary ditch. [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. 10, 25.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (No)
  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument): EDP12(146)
  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument): EDP12(147)
  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument): EDP12(148)
  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument): EDP12(149)
  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument): EDP12(154)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7677 3833 (6m by 19m) (Surveyed)
Map sheet SS73NE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 17 2021 2:36PM

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