MEM23226 - Possible prehistoric cairn on Lanacombe (Monument)
Summary
A possible prehistoric cairn or clearance cairn was noted during field investigation in 2013. The feature was seen as a roughly circular stony mound.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The Historic Environment Officer for the Exmoor Mires Project undertook a non-intrustive walkover survey of the proposed mire restoration area on Lanacombe, which included this site. Noted was a stony mound up to 0.45 metres high with a diameter of up to 5 metres, roughly circular in shape. The feature may be a prehistoric cairn (which its location suggests), but it could also be a clearance cairn associated with the construction of a nearby boundary. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEM8116 Report: Bray, L.S.. 2015. Lanacombe, Exmoor: Archaeological walkover survey.
External Links (0)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- Mires Feature Reference (Monument) (Lanacombe): ELN13(100)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7870 4253 (5m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74SE |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 8 2015 4:07PM
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