MEM24178 - Post-medieval clearance cairn within rectangular enclosure on Halscombe Allotment (Monument)
Summary
A small, subcircular turf covered stony mound was thought to be a small clearance cairn associated with a post-medieval enclosure within which it is sited.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 81846 33057. A small, subcircular turf covered stony mound lies in the post-medieval enclosure MEM24177, close to its northeastern side. The mound is 4 metres north to south, 3.3 metres east to west and 0.8 metres high and is probably a clearance cairn associated with the enclosure. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SEM8544 Report: Riley, H.. 2018. Archaeological walkover survey: Halscombe Allotments, Humber's Ball, Hawkridge Plain & Old Barrow Down, Withypool & Hawkridge, Exmoor. HWH17005, 5. [Mapped feature: #44468 Site of cairn, ]
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- Mires Feature Reference (Monument) (Halscombe etc): HWH17005
Location
| Grid reference | SS 8184 3305 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS83SW |
| Civil Parish | WITHYPOOL AND HAWKRIDGE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
| Historic Parish | HAWKRIDGE |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Record last edited
May 15 2018 10:44AM
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