MEM24796 - Natural standing stone on Hoar Moor (Monument)
Summary
The stone was previously thought to be of prehistoric origin but excavations in 2019 proved it was a natural stone in the landscape.
Please read the Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record caveat document.
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 85967 40549. A recumbent stone with obvious quartz veings was noted during a site survey in 2009. The stone was previously thought to be of prehistoric origin but excavations in 2019 proved it was a natural stone in the landscape. [2]
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SEM6964 Report: Morris, B.. 2009. Exmoor National Park Authority Mire Restoration Project: Archaeological walkover surveys. Results of archaeological walkover surveys at Hommer/Challacombe Moor, Acklands/Squallacombe Moor, Hoar Moor and Codsend Moor and Hydrological Survey at Codsend Moor. HM19, 33.
- <2>XY SEM8729 Report: Bampton, J.. 2019. HER Input Form: Archaeological evaluation of a potential standing stone at Hoar Moor. [Mapped feature: #46358 ]
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (No)
- Mires Feature Reference (Monument) (Hoar Moor): HM19
Location
| Grid reference | SS 8596 4055 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84SE |
| Civil Parish | EXFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Oct 28 2019 4:53PM
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