MSO8089 - Probable modern clearance mound on North Hill (Monument)
Summary
A rectangular stony mound, measuring 13.1 metres by 6.9 metres and 0.5 metres high, is probably a modern clearance dump.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Centred at SS 91912 48216 is a rectangular stony mound measuring 13.1 metres by 6.9 metres and 0.5 metres high. Although largely turf covered, it is clearly composed of small stones, and is best interpreted as a modern agricultural clearance dump. [1] The clearance mound referred to above [1] is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs. The mound is centred at SS 9193 4822 and measures about 13 metres by 6 metres and is as described above. [2-4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SMO7329 Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 7 April 1998.
- <2> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/106G/UK/1655 4010-4011 (11 July 1946).
- <3> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR OS/79013 161-162 (17 April 1979).
- <4>XY SMO7542 Archive: Severn Estuary Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment: SS 94 NW. MD000133. [Mapped feature: #46790 ]
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1131095 (Original Monarch entry: 1131095)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO824
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12643
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 NW131
- National Park
- National Trust HER Record
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1131095
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35854
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 91930 48227 (22m by 22m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94NW |
| Civil Parish | SELWORTHY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Nov 4 2020 2:30PM
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