MEM23205 - Possible prehistoric clearance cairn on Lanacombe (Monument)

A possible prehistoric clearance cairn was noted during field investigation in 2013. The area was seen as a well defined oval mound with visible surface stone, further defined by a distinct vegetation change.

As part of the Exmoor Mires Project, Cornwall Council Historic Environment Service were contracted to undertake a non-intrustive walkover survey of the proposed mire restoration area on Lanacombe, which included this site. Visible was an oval mound approximately 3 metres by 1.5 metres and up to 0.15 metres high. One stone is visible and others are apparent by probing. [1] The Historic Environment Officer for the Exmoor Mires Project undertook a non-intrustive walkover survey of the proposed mire restoration area on Lanacombe, which included this site. Noted was a well defined oval mound measuring c. 3 metres by 1.5 metres and up to 0.15 metres high. It coincides with a distinct vegetation change and stone is visible on the surface. The feature may be a prehistoric clearance cairn, although it may also be natural in origin. [2]