MEM24518 - Possible prehistoric cairn on Kittucks Hill (Monument)

Summary

A possible prehistoric cairn close to the stone setting on Kittuck's Hill may be associated with it.

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Mound with an irregular circular profile measuring 2m x 2m x 0.5m with a slight hollow adjacent to its western side which is too small to be convincing as a source for the mound material. The fabric of the mound is firm and fairly stony and it may be a small cairn associated with the Kittuck Meads stone setting (MSO6881). [1-2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Morris, B.. 2014. Larkbarrow Farm, Exmoor: Results of a walkover survey. p. 21; ELB14(45).
  • <2>XY Digital archive: Bray, L.S.. 2014-2015. Larkbarrow, Exmoor: Archaeological walkover survey. p. 4; ELB14(45). [Mapped feature: #45034 A possible burial cairn., ELB14(45)]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument): ELB14(45)

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Grid reference SS 8205 4387 (point)
Map sheet SS84SW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Jul 21 2021 12:46PM

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