MEM22611 - Possible prehistoric mound on The Chains (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A low and indistinct stony 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 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 a stony mound measuring 10 metres in diameter and 0.5 metres in height, located within the stony area MEM22612. This could be prehistoric in date, although the feature is not well defined. [2]
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External Links (0)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- Mires Feature Reference (Monument): ECH12(34)
Location
Grid reference | SS 7281 4303 (point) |
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Map sheet | SS74SW |
Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
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Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Mar 10 2021 10:58AM
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