MEM24370 - Possible post-medieval mound on the east of Alderman's Barrow Allotment (Monument)

Summary

A cresent shaped linear stony mound lying close to the eastern edge of the allotment and is aligned on the gateway.

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Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A crescent-shaped linear stony mound, 9 metres by 2.5 metres and up to 0.4 metres high on its downhill side. It lies close to an is aligned on a gateway in the adjacent stone faced bank. Possibly this mound represents unspread metalling within the gateway or a stone dump for the boundary. [1]

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Report: Kirkham, G. and Taylor, S.. 2008. Exmoor Mire Restoration Project: Archaeological Survey on Moorland Areas at Alderman's Barrow Allotment, Blackpitts-Exe Head, North Twitchen, Roosthitchen and Verney's Allotment. Cornwall County Council Historic Environment Service (Projects). p. 9; no. 9. [Mapped feature: #44832 A crescent-shaped stoney mound., ]

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Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 84703 42162 (point)
Map sheet SS84SW
Civil Parish LUCCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jul 21 2021 11:59AM

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