MEM23948 - Undated Holloway on Burcombe (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A hollowed track 4-5m wide and up to 0.6m deep is aligned east-west and appears to be directed towards (or away from) the area of extractive workings at MEM23944 was noted by Cornwall Council during a walkover survey of Burcombe and Wester Emmetts. It fades at the head of the slope to the west. [1] A 4-5m wide holloway was discovered during a Mires walkover survey of Burcombe. The holloway runs east-west with a slight bend along the gradient of the combe, it could possibly be connected to the mining activity on Burcombe. [2]
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Other Statuses/References
- Mires Feature Reference (Monument): EBC12(19)
Location
Grid reference | SS 7520 3794 (point) |
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Map sheet | SS73NE |
Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Jan 18 2018 6:08PM
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