MEM23688 - Post-medieval trench at Simonsbath Sawmill (Monument)
Summary
A watching brief in 2016 recorded a large trench associated with a runoff holding tank and site drainage at Simonsbath Sawmill. It was filled with demolition material and domestic rubbish, including 19th Century pottery.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A watching brief in 2016 recorded a large trench associated with a runoff holding tank and site drainage at Simonsbath Sawmill. Three stone slabs, one with a fleck of mortar on it, lay at the northern side of the trench, within the fill. The trench was also filled with demolition material and domestic rubbish, including 19th Century pottery. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEM8340 Report: Riley, H.. 2016. Survey and watching brief, Simonsbath Sawmill, Exmoor: Project report. 7.
External Links (0)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7716 3919 (point) (Surveyed) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73NE |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Mar 10 2021 2:05PM
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