MEM22610 - Undated natural surface stone on The Chains (Non-antiquity)

Summary

An unlikely stone alignment was visible during field investigation in 2012. It falls within an area rich in surface stone (MEM22612) and is most likely to be a natural feature.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Surface stones were 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. At least three angular stones were seen, measuring c. 0.4 metres across and 0.15 metres thick were aligned northwest to southeast. This falls within the general stony area MEM22612. [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 an unconvincing stone alignment, this falls within an area rich in surface stone (MEM22612) and is likely a natural feature. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Walls, S. and Morris, B.. 2012. The Chains, Exmoor: Results of a walkover survey. 10-11, 21, 25.
  • <2> Report: Bray, L.. The Chains walkover survey.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (No)
  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument): ECH12(33)
  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument): ECH12(38)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7277 4303 (42m by 21m) (Surveyed)
Map sheet SS74SW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 10 2021 10:58AM

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