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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Protected Status

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 Survey: Western Archaeological Trust. 1980s. Exmoor National Park Field Survey. 23/07/1982. [Mapped feature: #47353 ]
  • <2> 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> 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> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 36294, Extant 12 July 2021.

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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

Map

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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