MSO12213 - Undated circular feature at Three Combes Foot (Monument)
Summary
Small low circular turf circle with no gap. It has been suggested it may form a hut circle or be associated with a nearby sheepfold.
Please read the Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record caveat document.
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
Full Description
Small low circular turf circle with no gap. Above sheepfold (MSO7040) and possibly associated. [1] The site was originally recorded on the Somerset HER as a hut circle, but it is not clear on what basis this was suggested. [2] This record may refer to the surveyed circular enclosure to the south discovered during Mires surveys on Larkbarrow Farm (MEM24502), which may be a hut circle or ring cairn. [3-4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SMO5308 Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information. AP Preece, 1 January 1992.
- <2> SSO1 Unpublished document: Somerset County Council. Various. Somerset HER parish files - Exmoor records. PRN 35271.
- <3> SEM8124 Report: Morris, B.. 2014. Larkbarrow Farm, Exmoor: Results of a walkover survey. p. 19; ELB14(22).
- <4> SEM8281 Digital archive: Bray, L.S.. 2014-2015. Larkbarrow, Exmoor: Archaeological walkover survey. p. 2; ELB14(22).
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- Mires Feature Reference (Monument): ELB14(22)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35271
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 8223 4392 (28m by 41m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84SW |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Jul 12 2021 9:11PM
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