MSO10475 - Possible prehistoric stone setting on Stoke Pero Common (Monument)

Summary

Two vertically set and solidly buried stones near The Mound may form part of a prehistoric stone setting.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

At least two vertically set and solidly buried stones are visible to the northeast of the east corner of The Mound (MSO7339). They may form part of a prehistoric stone setting. [1] No clear standing stones were witnessed in the area during the survey. Numerous loose stones were noted in the area of the grid reference close to a 19th century enclosure and large depression in the ground. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information or Staff Comments. Chris Webster, site visit report, 4 February 2007.
  • <2> Report: Fuller, J.. 2018. Exmoor Prehistoric Standing Stone Condition Survey: 2017-2018.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 22801

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 88124 43138 (point) (Surveyed)
Map sheet SS84SE
Civil Parish LUCCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Dec 7 2018 3:40PM

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