MEM24796 - Natural standing stone on Hoar Moor (Monument)

Summary

The stone was previously thought to be of prehistoric origin but excavations in 2019 proved it was a natural stone in the landscape.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

SS 85967 40549. A recumbent stone with obvious quartz veings was noted during a site survey in 2009. The stone was previously thought to be of prehistoric origin but excavations in 2019 proved it was a natural stone in the landscape. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Morris, B.. 2009. Exmoor National Park Authority Mire Restoration Project: Archaeological walkover surveys. Results of archaeological walkover surveys at Hommer/Challacombe Moor, Acklands/Squallacombe Moor, Hoar Moor and Codsend Moor and Hydrological Survey at Codsend Moor. HM19, 33.
  • <2>XY Report: Bampton, J.. 2019. HER Input Form: Archaeological evaluation of a potential standing stone at Hoar Moor. [Mapped feature: #46358 ]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (No)
  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument) (Hoar Moor): HM19

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 8596 4055 (point)
Map sheet SS84SE
Civil Parish EXFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Oct 28 2019 4:53PM

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