MEM22633 - Possible prehistoric stone on The Chains (Monument)

Summary

A large quartz veined 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 rounded 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 has obvious quartz veins and appears to tumble down the back of 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 quartz veined rock which 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, 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(57)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 7260 4289 (point) (Surveyed)
Map sheet SS74SW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jan 30 2017 2:10PM

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