MEM23964 - Post-Medieval Ruined Building on Burcombe (Building)

Summary

A large pile of stones situated in a depression flanked by banks, suggesting a building.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

This feature consisted of a pile of large stones measuring up to c.1m in size situated in a depression with a diameter of 6-8m, flanked by two short, parallel banks on the north-east and south-west measuring c.4-5m long, 1.5m wide and 0.8m high. It seems most likely that the feature is the remains of a building associated with the 19th century mine working in the area. [1]

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Report: Bray, L.S.. 2013. Archaeological walkover surveys on Burcombe: May - October, 2012. p7.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument): EBC12(47)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 7591 3798 (point)
Map sheet SS73NE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jan 18 2018 6:56PM

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