MSO6720 - Prehistoric standing stone on Hoar Moor (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
SS 862 410. A standing stone 0.4 metres high and leaning to the east was recorded at the north end of Hoar Moor in 1981. It is aligned roughly east to west and in an isolated position. [1,2] A standing stone, at SS 8621 4106, lies in an area of heather and rushes, on a slight south slope at 454 metres Ordnance Datum. It comprises a sandstone post, 0.2 metres by 0.25 metres in section, and 1.2 metres long with a chisel-form top. The stone now leans to the northeast and is 0.6 metres high; a sheep worn hollow around the base has exposed two or three possible trigg stones and few loose stones. [4] A sharply tapering tapering sandstone post situated on the northeast corner of the field. The stone measures 0.95 by 0.24 by 0.27 metres and acutely leans to the east, to the point where it is almost recumbent. The acute lean is likely caused by excessive livestock rubbing, however, it has remained stable and firmly set since 1992. Bracken is also present across the area which partially obscures the stone. [5] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [6]
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SMO5308 Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information. R McDonnell, site visit report, 15 January 1981.
- <2> SMO4109 Serial: Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. 1851-. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. Volume 126 (1982), 62.
- <3> SMO5660 Article in serial: Fowler, M.J.F.. 1988/1989. The Standing Stones of Exmoor: A Provisional Catalogue of 62 West Somerset Sites. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. 132. 1-13, Exford 6.
- <4> SMO7320 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N.V.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, F1, 20 September 1987.
- <5>XY SEM8523 Report: Fuller, J.. 2018. Exmoor Prehistoric Standing Stone Condition Survey: 2017-2018. MSO6720. [Mapped feature: #45241 Tapering, acutely leaning, standing stone., MSO6720]
- <6> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 36068, Extant 14 March 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=36068 (Pastscape entry: 36068)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11287
- Local List Status (Proposed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SE39
- National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 36068
- Somerset SMR PRN (Somerset): 33629
Location
Grid reference | SS 8621 4107 (point) |
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Map sheet | SS84SE |
Civil Parish | EXFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Mar 14 2022 5:28PM
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