MEM22632 - Possible prehistoric stone on The Chains (Monument)

Summary

A large sub angular rock was visible during field investigation in 2012. This may be associated with the platform MEM22635 and is possibly prehistoric in date.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A large sub angular rock 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 stone appears to tumble down the back of the platform MEM22635. [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 large sub angular rock; this may be associated with the platform MEM22635 and is possibly prehistoric in date. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Walls, S. and Morris, B.. 2012. The Chains, Exmoor: Results of a walkover survey. 12, 21, 26.
  • <2> Report: Bray, L.. The Chains walkover survey.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument): ECH12(56)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7261 4289 (1m by 0m) (Surveyed)
Map sheet SS74SW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (2)

Record last edited

Mar 10 2021 11:07AM

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