MEM22601 - Post-medieval mound on The Chains (Monument)

Summary

A small mound was visible during field investigation in 2012. This is probably upcast from an adjacent drainage ditch.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A small mound was noted during a non-intrustive walkover survey of the proposed mire restoration area on The Chains, undertaken by South West Archaeology as part of the Exmoor Mires Project. This is probably upcast from an adjacent drainage ditch and is thought to be post-medieval in date. [1] The Historic Environment Officer for the Exmoor Mires Project undertook a non-intrustive walkover survey of the proposed mire restoration area on The Chains, which included this site. Noted was a small mound measuring 1.5 metres by 1.5 metres, with a height of 0.3 metres. This is likely upcast from an adjacent drainage ditch. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Walls, S. and Morris, B.. 2012. The Chains, Exmoor: Results of a walkover survey. 14, 24.
  • <2> Report: Bray, L.. The Chains walkover survey.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument): ECH12(24)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 7239 4264 (point)
Map sheet SS74SW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 11 2014 2:10PM

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