MEM22650 - Undated platform on The Chains (Non-antiquity)

Summary

An indistinct platform was visible during field investigation in 2012. This is probably natural.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

An indistinct platform 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 platform is cut into the upper slopes of the combe and was concealed beneath soft rushes; it is thought to be possibly natural. [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 indistinct platform located on the upper slopes of the combe; the feature was vegetated by rushes and is probably natural in origin. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

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

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (No)
  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument) (The Chains): ECH12(74)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 7268 4279 (point)
Map sheet SS74SW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Feb 15 2021 10:01PM

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