MEM23205 - Possible prehistoric clearance cairn on Lanacombe (Monument)

A possible prehistoric clearance cairn was noted during field investigation in 2013. The area was seen as a well defined oval mound with visible surface stone, further defined by a distinct vegetation change.

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 78570 42510. An oval mound approximately 3 metres by 1.5 metres and up to 0.15 metres high. One stone is visible and others are apparent by probing. [1] The visit was followed by a further survey undertaken by The Historic Environment Officer for the Exmoor Mires Project. The site was noted to coincide with a distinct vegetation change and stone is visible on the surface. The feature may be a prehistoric clearance cairn, although it may also be natural in origin. [2]