MSO12360 - Prehistoric standing stone on Withypool Common (Monument)
Summary
A standing stone is recorded as being removed from this position in around 1920. It is possibly the same stone located during field survey in 1995.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A stone about 3 feet high stood alongside the headwater of the Portford Stream but was removed in about 1920 during road alterations according to a local farmer. [1] A stone was located at the above National Grid Reference and is recorded under MSO8749. It is not clear if this is related to the stone referred to by [1]. [2]
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External Links (0)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (No)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35549
Location
| Grid reference | SS 8277 3435 (point) (Estimated from sources) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS83SW |
| Civil Parish | WITHYPOOL AND HAWKRIDGE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Record last edited
Apr 19 2021 10:41PM
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