MEM24468 - Possible Undated Boundary Stone on Roosthichen (Monument)
Summary
An earth set stone lies close to the historic routeway and parish boundary.
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An earth-set stone measuring 0.8m long by 0.6m wide and up to 0.4m high is situated alongside a smaller stone. It is possible that it marks the north-south routeway or the historic county boundary between Somerset and Devon. [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. 13. [Mapped feature: #44969 A possible boundary stone on Roosthichen., ]
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Location
| Grid reference | SS 71850 40136 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74SW |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Aug 15 2018 10:33AM
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