MEM24194 - Possible building remains on Old Barrow Down (Monument)
Summary
A platform is formed by a stony subrectangular mound and a stony scarp. It may be the remains of an agricultural building such as a linhay or a cottage associated with the enclosure.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 83526 32159. A platform, 12.5 metres long and 7.7 metres wide, lies in the southeastern corner of a rectangular enclosure (MMO3184) in the southwestern corner of Old Barrow Down. It is formed by a stony, subrectangular mound 6.5 metres long, 2 metres wide and 0.7 metres high to the east and a stony scarp 7 metres long and 0.8 metres high to the south. This may be the remains of an agricultural building such as a linhay or a cottage, 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. HWH17034, 11. [Mapped feature: #44497 Building platform, HWH17034]
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- Mires Feature Reference (Monument) (Halscombe etc): HWH17034
Location
| Grid reference | SS 8352 3215 (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 14 2018 8:11PM
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