MSO11012 - Undated platform or natural feature northeast of Ware Ball (Monument)

Summary

A shallow rectangular scoop may represent the site of a building or a spring.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Shallow rectangular scoop on west side of Ramscombe. Possible building site but may also be a spring site. On its northern side, a shallow ditch runs downhill. [1] 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] The ditch referred to by [1] may represent one of the drainage features transcribed under MMO2411. [4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1>XY Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information. R McDonnell, 18 March 1983. [Mapped feature: #34285 ]
  • <2> Report: McDonnell, R.. 1985. Recommendations for the Management of Archaeological Sites in the Exmoor National Park at Warren, Pinford, Tom's Hill and Hayes Allotment. 32 (site 204).
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 974769, Extant 6 July 2021.
  • <4> Verbal communication: Various. 1993-. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Team staff comments. Catherine Dove, 6 July 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7015
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SW101
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 974769
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 33151

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8085 4075 (20m by 20m)
Map sheet SS84SW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Oct 12 2021 11:36AM

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