MEM24461 - Undated Stone on Roostitchen (Monument)
Summary
A sub-rectangular earth-set quartz stone is visible on Roostichen, possible on the line of the former county boundary.
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A sub-rectangular earth-set quartz stone approximately 0.75m by 0.75m and 0.3m high, although historically it may have been taller. It is possibly a natural stone, although no other similar stones were noticed in the immediate vicinity, but it could have also once occupied the line of the former Somerset/Devon county boundary. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SEM6823 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.7. [Mapped feature: #44962 An undated stone, possibly a boundary stone, on Roostitchen., ]
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Location
| Grid reference | SS 71997 40234 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74SW |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Aug 15 2018 10:05AM
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