MEM24464 - Undated Boundary on Roosthitchen (Monument)
Summary
A stone faced bank partially extending from the western boundary from Roosthitchen, partially demolished on its western end.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A stone-faced bank 20m long, 3m wide at the base, 1.8m wide at the top and 0.8m high, faced with diagonally laid flat stones to 0.15m long. It has been partially demolished at its western end, where it meets another boundary, to create a gateway. The line of the boundary continues to the west but there is no indication it ever continued further east. [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. 1. [Mapped feature: #44965 Stone faced wall partially running east west on Roosthitchen., ]
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 71758 40023 (37m by 11m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74SW |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Aug 15 2018 10:01AM
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