MSO11417 - Undated mound on Darlick Moor (Monument)
Summary
A large round mound was noted on aerial photographs. Subsequent field survey suggests that the feature may relate to nearby quarrying activities.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A llarge round mound cut by hedge was noted on aerial photographs. [1,2] No sign of this could be found. However a number of linear and circular quarry scoops with attendant spoil mounds are visible close to the hedge bank around SS 7747 3438. [3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SSO289 Aerial photograph: 1947. LHL CPE/UK/1980. 4370.
- <2>XY SEM7406 Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS7734. [Mapped feature: #34399 ]
- <3> SMO7329 Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Various. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 15 January 1995.
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 908996, Extant 28 September 2021.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7755 3430 (54m by 54m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73SE |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
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Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO6991
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 SE10
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 908996
- Somerset SMR PRN: 33790
Record last edited
Oct 12 2021 11:34AM
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