MEM24422 - Undated Mounds on Roostitchen (Monument)
Summary
Two small turf covered mounds, possibly boundary mounds or natural features, lie on Roosthitchen.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Two small turf-covered mounds. The upslope mound is ovoid, measuring 2.5m by 1.5m and 0.3m high, apprently cut into the slope on its uphill side. Adjacent downhill is a smaller spread mound. These may be boundary mounds or the result of burrowing animals. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SEM6823 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. p. 15; no. 5. [Mapped feature: #44910 Two small boundary mounds or natural features., ]
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Location
| Grid reference | SS 71832 40247 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74SW |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Jul 31 2018 8:40AM
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