MEM15618 - Undated charcoal burning platform at Cloutsham Ball (Monument)

Summary

An earthwork platform on the north facing slopes of Cloutsham Ball is probably the remains of a charcoal burning platform. The date of the earthwork is uncertain.

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Protected Status

Full Description

An earthwork platform on the north facing slopes of Cloutsham Ball is probably the remains of a charcoal burning platform. The date of the earthwork is uncertain. [1,2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Report: McDonnell, R.R.J.. 1994. Horner Wood: Report on the Preliminary Archaeological Field Assessment of Two Sample Areas. Richard McDonnel. P.5-6; 23. [Mapped feature: #35487 012]
  • <2> Monograph: Cannell, J.. 2005. The Archaeology of Woodland Exploitation in the Greater Exmoor Area in the Historic Period. Archaeopress BAR British Series. BAR 398. P.109-131; 261.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 8949 4340 (point) Approximate
Map sheet SS84SE
Civil Parish LUCCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 17 2022 12:30PM

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