MEM24197 - Post-medieval clearance cairn on Old Barrow Down (Monument)
Summary
A small, circular turf covered stony mound lies at the southwestern end of the relict field system MMO3185. The mound is 1 metre in diameter and 0.3 metres high and is a clearance cairn associated with the relict field system.
Please read the Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record caveat document.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 83491 32291. A small, circular turf covered stony mound lies at the southwestern end of the relict field system MMO3185. The mound is 1 metre in diameter 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. HWH17038, 12. [Mapped feature: #44500 Clearance cairn, HWH17038]
External Links (0)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- Mires Feature Reference (Monument) (Halscombe etc): HWH17038
Location
| Grid reference | SS 8349 3229 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS83SW |
| Civil Parish | WITHYPOOL AND HAWKRIDGE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
| Historic Parish | HAWKRIDGE |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 14 2018 8:11PM
Feedback?
Your feedback is welcome. If you can provide any new information about this record, please contact us.