MEM24106 - Possible prehistoric standing stone on Long Holcombe (Monument)
Summary
Field survey in 2011 identified a small stone protruding above the turfline. It does not appear to be part of a natural outcrop of the bedrock and may be a recumbent prehistoric standing stone.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 7664 3614. Field survey in 2011 identified a small stone protruding above the turfline measuring c. 0.6 metres by 0.25 metres. It does not appear to be part of a natural outcrop of the bedrock and may be a recumbent prehistoric standing stone. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEM7641 Report: Bray, L., Green, T., Wapshott, E. + Walls, S.. 2011. Emmett's Grange, Exmoor, Somerset: Management plan and archaeological assessment. Appendix 1, p44.
External Links (0)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Candidate)
- Report Site Reference: 393 SEM7641
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7664 3614 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73NE |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 25 2018 6:13PM
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