MEM23206 - Possible prehistoric clearance cairn on Lanacombe (Monument)

Summary

A possible prehistoric clearance cairn was noted during field investigation in 2013. The feature was seen as a sub-circular mound coinciding with a well defined vegetation change. Stone was detected in the mound by probing.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

As part of the Exmoor Mires Project, in 2013 Cornwall Council Historic Environment Service were contracted to undertake a non-intrusive walkover survey of the proposed mire restoration area on Lanacombe, which included this site. SS 78575 42501. A clearance cairn, seen as a sub circular mound up to 2.5 metres in diameter and 0.1 metre high. Stone was detected within the mound by probing. [1] The visit was followed by a further survey undertaken by The Historic Environment Officer for the Exmoor Mires Project. The mound was noted to coincide with a well defined vegetation change. The feature may be a prehistoric clearance cairn, but could also be natural in origin. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Kirkham, G.. 2013. Lanacombe, Great Buscombe, and Trout Hill, Exmoor: Archaeological Survey. Cornwall County Council Historic Environment Service (Projects). p 19, 57, ELN13(35).
  • <2> Report: Bray, L.S.. 2015. Lanacombe, Exmoor: Archaeological walkover survey. Exmoor National Park Authority. p 4, ELN13(35).

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument) (Lanacombe): ELN13(35)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7857 4250 (2m by 2m)
Map sheet SS74SE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jun 21 2022 1:33PM

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