MSO11034 - Possible mining remains above Orchard Bottom (Monument)
Summary
A linear stony mound is possibly a pillow mound or mining earthworks.
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Flat topped linear stony mound running up and down slope. 0.5 metres high and 13 paces by 5 paces. Slight ditch at top of western end. [1,2] May possibly be mining earthworks from mines along Orchard Bottom (see MSO11010). [3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1>XY SSO1 Unpublished document: Somerset County Council. Various. Somerset HER parish files - Exmoor records. PRN 33173, R McDonnell, 11 January 1983. [Mapped feature: #46145 ]
- <2> SEM7060 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. 76 (site 198).
- <3> SEM8675 Verbal communication: Various. 1900-. Somerset County Council / South West Heritage Trust staff comments. E Dennison, Somerset County Council, 17 December 1983.
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 974888, Extant 13 July 2021.
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Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7035
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SW67
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 974888
- Somerset SMR PRN: 33173
Location
| Grid reference | SS 8149 4075 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84SW |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Oct 12 2021 10:27AM
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