MEM23386 - Post-medieval prospection trench on Trout Hill (Monument)

Summary

A mineral prospection trench was noted during field survey.

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Type and Period (1)

PROSPECTING PIT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD (Possible) to 1900 AD (Possible))

Protected Status

None recorded

Full Description

Mineral prospection trench, orientated southeast to northwest, about 2.5 metres wide; upcast mound to east, about 3 metres wide. [1] Trench, c 2.5 metres wide orientated southeast to northwest, with spoil mound along eastern edge. Probable mineral prospecting feature. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

<1> SEM8130 Report: Morris, B. and Bampton, J.. 2013. Warren Farm, Exmoor: Results of a Walkover Survey.
<2> SEM8279 Report: Bray. L.S.. 2013. Warren Farm, Exmoor: Archaeological walkover survey.

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Other Statuses/References

Local List Status (Unassessed)
Mires Feature Reference (Monument) (Warren Farm): EWF13(40)

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Grid reference	Centred SS 7827 4188 (10m by 16m)
Map sheet	SS74SE
Civil Parish	EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Oct 12 2021 11:40AM

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