MSO10216 - Post-medieval mound on Mill Hill (Monument)

Summary

A small mound, amorphous in shape, may be associated with post-medieval peat cutting.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A small mound lies on the northern edge of Mill Hill. The mound is rather amorphous in shape and measures roughly 2 metres in diameter and is 0.6 metres high. It is turf covered and peaty and is probably associated with peat cutting. Remains of this activity, which was small scale and probably dates from the post-medieval period, occur in the area. The mound was recorded using differential GPS as part of an EH survey of Mill Hill for the ENPA [1]. [2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1>XY Unpublished document: Riley, H.. Field Investigators Comments. English Heritage Field Investigation, 2003. [Mapped feature: #47865 ]
  • <2> Report: Riley, H.. 2003. Mill Hill, Oare, Somerset. English Heritage.
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1371685, Extant 23 February 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 NW62
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1371685
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 16149

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 8262 4586 (point)
Map sheet SS84NW
Civil Parish OARE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Feb 23 2022 2:35PM

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