MSO12632 - Possible 20th Century clearance cairn south of West Myne (Monument)

Summary

A cairn of stones is partially overgrown but does not look ancient. There is very little construction material in it so it is most likely to be the result of field clearance.

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Protected Status

Full Description

There is a cairn of stones beside the hollow way down to West Myne (MSO7585). It is partially overgrown but does not look ancient. There is very little construction material in it so it is most likely to be the result of field clearance rather than a demolished structure. [1]

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Verbal communication: Various. 1900-. Somerset County Council / South West Heritage Trust staff comments. Chris Webster, Somerset County Council, September 1998. [Mapped feature: #42967 ]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (No)
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 35843

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 9255 4865 (point) (Estimated from sources)
Map sheet SS94NW
Civil Parish MINEHEAD WITHOUT, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Aug 17 2020 12:24PM

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