MEM24422 - Undated Mounds on Roostitchen (Monument)

Summary

Two small turf covered mounds, possibly boundary mounds or natural features, lie on Roosthitchen.

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Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Two small turf-covered mounds. The upslope mound is ovoid, measuring 2.5m by 1.5m and 0.3m high, apprently cut into the slope on its uphill side. Adjacent downhill is a smaller spread mound. These may be boundary mounds or the result of burrowing animals. [1]

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Report: Kirkham, G. and Taylor, S.. 2008. Exmoor Mire Restoration Project: Archaeological Survey on Moorland Areas at Alderman's Barrow Allotment, Blackpitts-Exe Head, North Twitchen, Roosthitchen and Verney's Allotment. p. 15; no. 5. [Mapped feature: #44910 Two small boundary mounds or natural features., ]

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Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 71832 40247 (point)
Map sheet SS74SW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jul 31 2018 8:40AM

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