MEM22649 - Undated surface stone on The Chains (Non-antiquity)

Summary

An area of relatively abundant surface stone was visible during field investigation and is probably a natural feature.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

An area of scattered stone 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. These stones included quartz and are thought to be possibly natural in origin. [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 area of relatively abundant surface stone; this is probably a natural feature. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Walls, S. and Morris, B.. 2012. The Chains, Exmoor: Results of a walkover survey. 11, 26-27.
  • <2> Report: Bray, L.. The Chains walkover survey.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (No)
  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument): ECH12(73)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7255 4276 (33m by 29m) (Surveyed)
Map sheet SS74SW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jan 30 2017 2:42PM

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