MSO6729 - 20th Century clearance cairn south of Larkbarrow (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 8211 4122 Cairn? [1] This is an extremely doubtful cairn and is not listed by Grinsell [2]. It is a grass covered, angular, patch of stones 0.2 metres high and 7.0 metres across to which stones from recent field clearance have been added. It is close to the corner of a 19th Century field and may be the residue of material collected to build the field wall, or the remains of a crude contemporary shelter. [3] A modern clearance cairn, comprising an irregular heap of stones adjacent to a field wall. It was made by the farmer (Mr Edwards, Westermill Farm, Exford), who remembers dumping the stones there. It may have been built during the removal of field banks in this area. [4] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1>XY SMO5303 Map: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Map Collection Reference . Correction, 6 inch (L.V. Grinsell undated). [Mapped feature: #47364 ]
- <2> SEM7674 Article in serial: Grinsell, L.V.. 1969. Somerset Barrows, Part 1: West and South. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Nat. 113.
- <3> SMO7319 Unpublished document: PITCHER, GHP. Field Investigators Comments. Ordnance Survey visit, 28 June 1965.
- <4> SMO7329 Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 13 December 1995.
- <5> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 36225, Extant 12 July 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=36225 (Pastscape entry: 36225)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11258
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SW9
- National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 36225
- Somerset SMR PRN (Somerset): 33599
Location
Grid reference | SS 8211 4122 (point) |
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Map sheet | SS84SW |
Civil Parish | EXFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jul 12 2021 8:07PM
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