MEM23365 - Possible Post-Medieval Peat Cutting or Second World War bomb craters on East Pinford (Monument)

Summary

A pair of identical small cuts (2.4m x 2m x 0.35m), sub-ovoid in plan, 2m apart with no associated spoil. Probably bomb craters but could also be peat cuttings or quarries.

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A pair of identical small quarries or peat cuttings adjacent to contour leat; the present no spoil and are sub-ovoid in plan, c. 2m apart. Together they measure 2.4m x 2m x 0.35m [1] Pair of identical small cuts (2.4m x 2m x 0.35m), sub-ovoid in plan, 2m apart with no associated spoil. Probable bomb craters. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Report: Morris, B. and Bampton, J.. 2013. Warren Farm, Exmoor: Results of a Walkover Survey. [Mapped feature: #42492 Two small cuts., p. 31]
  • <2> Report: Bray. L.S.. 2013. Warren Farm, Exmoor: Archaeological walkover survey.

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Grid reference SS 80274 42481 (point)
Map sheet SS84SW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument) (Warren Farm): EWF13(16)

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Apr 10 2018 1:59PM

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