MEM22615 - Possible post-medieval quarry on The Chains (Monument)

Summary

A depression was visible during field investigation in 2012. This may represent a quarry.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A depression 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 may be a quarry. [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 depression, which may be a quarry. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Walls, S. and Morris, B.. 2012. The Chains, Exmoor: Results of a walkover survey. 16, 25.
  • <2> Report: Bray, L.. The Chains walkover survey.

External Links (0)

Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument): ECH12(39)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 7271 4311 (point)
Map sheet SS74SW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Related Events/Activities (2)

Record last edited

Mar 10 2021 10:59AM

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