MEM23236 - Possible prehistoric clearance cairn on Lanacombe (Monument)
Summary
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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 small area of distinct vegetation change with minor surface stone measuring 1.5 metres by 1 metre in diameter and 0.1 metre in height. The feature could be a spread clearance cairn and part of the MSO7102 field system, but is also a possible natural feature. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEM8116 Report: Bray, L.S.. 2015. Lanacombe, Exmoor: Archaeological walkover survey.
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7734 4224 (2m by 2m) |
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Map sheet | SS74SE |
Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
External Links (0)
Other Statuses/References
- Mires Feature Reference (Monument) (Lanacombe): ELN13(214)
Record last edited
Jan 9 2015 2:59PM
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