MEM24504 - Possible prehistoric standing stone overlooking Madacombe (Monument)

Summary

A possible low standing stone overlooking Madacombe was noted during field survey.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

Possible standing stone (0.2 x 0.2 x 0.4m), in an area of turf and rush with no other surface stone in the vicinity. The stone is weathered and in a suitable location for a standing stone overlooking Maddacombe. Its morphology is blocky rather than slab or post-like. [1-2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Morris, B.. 2014. Larkbarrow Farm, Exmoor: Results of a walkover survey. p. 20; ELB14(26).
  • <2>XY Digital archive: Bray, L.S.. 2014-2015. Larkbarrow, Exmoor: Archaeological walkover survey. p.2; ELB14(26). [Mapped feature: #45017 Possible standing stone., ELB14(26)]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument): ELB14(26)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 8232 4371 (point)
Map sheet SS84SW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jul 21 2021 12:49PM

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