MSO7541 - Post-medieval stone trough north of Moor Wood (Monument)

Summary

A stone trough, made from a single piece of sandstone, may have been commissioned by the Luttrell family.

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Protected Status

Full Description

SS 95828 47558. A stone trough made from a single piece of stone 0.9 by 0.5 by 0.2 metres deep lies next to a path. It may have been placed here as part of the Luttrells' attempts to open up North Hill to visitors. Found during field reconnaissance as part of RCHME fieldwork on the Exmoor National Park holding on North Hill. [1]

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Report: Riley, H. and Wilson-North, R.. 1997. The field archaeology of North Hill: An archaeological survey of the Exmoor National Park holding. SS 94 NE 73, p10, 24. [Mapped feature: #46212 p10,24]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12446
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 NE73
  • National Park
  • Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1103387
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 35647

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 95828 47558 (point)
Map sheet SS94NE
Civil Parish MINEHEAD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 2 2021 2:34PM

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