MEM22672 - Undated contour on The Chains (Non-antiquity)

Summary

A pronounced terracette was visible running along the contour during field investigation in 2012. This is of uncertain origin, but is probably natural.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A pronounced terracette 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 runs with the contour before heading across to the base of the combe. [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 pronounced terracette running along the contour; this is of uncertain origin, but is probably natural. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Walls, S. and Morris, B.. 2012. The Chains, Exmoor: Results of a walkover survey. 13, 28.
  • <2> Report: Bray, L.. The Chains walkover survey.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (No)
  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument) (Deer Park): ECH12(98)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7368 4234 (42m by 25m)
Map sheet SS74SW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Feb 15 2021 10:00PM

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