MEM24195 - Post-medieval clearance cairn on Old Barrow Down (Monument)
Summary
A small, subrectangular turf covered stony mound lies at the southwestern end of the relict field system MMO3185. The mound is 1.2 metres east to west, 0.9 metres north to south and 0.3 metres high and is a clearance cairn associated with the relict field system.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 83516 32336. A small, subrectangular turf covered stony mound lies at the southwestern end of the relict field system MMO3185. The mound is 1.2 metres east to west, 0.9 metres north to south and 0.3 metres high and is a clearance cairn associated with the relict field system. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SEM8544 Report: Riley, H.. 2018. Archaeological walkover survey: Halscombe Allotments, Humber's Ball, Hawkridge Plain & Old Barrow Down, Withypool & Hawkridge, Exmoor. HWH17036, 11. [Mapped feature: #44498 Clearance cairn, HWH17036]
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- Mires Feature Reference (Monument) (Halscombe etc): HWH17036
Location
| Grid reference | SS 8351 3233 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS83SW |
| Civil Parish | WITHYPOOL AND HAWKRIDGE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
| Historic Parish | HAWKRIDGE |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Record last edited
May 14 2018 8:11PM
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