MEM24154 - Possible post-medieval hollow way on northern edge of Hangley Cleave (Monument)

Summary

The bottom part of a drainage ditch was suggested to be a reused hollow way leading to a linear prospecting trench.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

SS 7588 3622, SS 7609 3635. One of the drainage ditches running southwest to northeast off the moor and at 45 degrees to the slope. The lower part of this feature is c.1.5 metres wide, and may originally have been a track leading to a linear prospecting trench. [1]

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Report: Bray, L., Green, T., Wapshott, E. + Walls, S.. 2011. Emmett's Grange, Exmoor, Somerset: Management plan and archaeological assessment. Appendix 1, p39.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • Report Site Reference: 379 SEM7641

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7598 3628 (228m by 153m)
Map sheet SS73NE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Apr 25 2018 6:14PM

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