MSO7111 - Possible natural feature on the Exe Plain (Non-antiquity)
Summary
A slight earthen rise noted during archaeological survey is of uncertain date and function. It may be of natural origin.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An alleged mound at SS 7569 4180. [1] At the National Grid Reference cited, in an area of reeds and short moor grass, is a slight earthen swelling 3.2 metres in diameter and 0.2 metres high. It does not appear to have a stone content, and may be purely natural. [2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SDE79935 Report: McDonnell, R.. 1993/4. Archaeological Survey of Exe Plain/Lanacombe. Field record number 49. [Mapped feature: #46482 Record 49]
- <2> SMO7329 Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Ivestigation, 9 August 1994.
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1041638, Extant 26 May 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1041638 (Pastscape entry: 1041638)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12419
- Local List Status (No)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SE134
- National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1041638
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35615
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7569 4180 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74SE |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 26 2021 9:00AM
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