MEM24176 - Post-medieval clearance cairn in southwest corner of Halscombe Allotment (Monument)
Summary
A small, subcircular turf covered stony mound was thought to be a small clearance cairn associated with the nearby post-medieval enclosure.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 81723 32819. A small, subcircular turf covered stony mound in the southwest corner of Halscombe Allotment is 3 metres in diameter and 0.6 metres high. This is probably a small clearance cairn, associated with the nearby post-medieval enclosure (MEM24177). [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEM8544 Report: Riley, H.. 2018. Archaeological walkover survey: Halscombe Allotments, Humber's Ball, Hawkridge Plain & Old Barrow Down, Withypool & Hawkridge, Exmoor. HWH17002, 4-5.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- Mires Feature Reference (Monument) (Halscombe etc): HWH17002
Location
| Grid reference | SS 8172 3281 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS83SW |
| Civil Parish | WITHYPOOL AND HAWKRIDGE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
| Historic Parish | HAWKRIDGE |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 15 2018 10:44AM
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