MSO6869 - Prehistoric field boundary on Beckham (Monument)
Summary
A fragment of possible prehistoric field boundary is visible as an irregular strip of tumbled stone and banked soil.
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Type and Period (1)
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Full Description
SS 8094 4178. An irregular strip of tumbled stone and banked soil was recorded on the southeast side of Beckham. The feature is 13 metres long, 2 metres wide 0.15 metres high and orientated up the slope to the south-southeast. It may possibly represent a fragment of a prehistoric field boundary. [1] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [2]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1>XY SSO2093 Survey: Western Archaeological Trust. 1980s. Exmoor National Park Field Survey. 23/07/1982. [Mapped feature: #47353 ]
- <2> SSO856 Article in serial: Burrow, I., Minnitt, S. and Murless, B.. 1982. Somerset Archaeology 1981. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. 126. 69-91. P.64.
- <3> 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. P.63 (site 70).
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 36294, Extant 12 July 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=36294 (Pastscape entry: 36294)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11026
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SW35
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 36294
- Somerset SMR PRN: 33165
Location
| Grid reference | SS 8094 4178 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84SW |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Jul 12 2021 12:11PM
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