MSO7742 - Undated spindlewhorls at Broomstreet Farm (Find Spot)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A spindle whorl of grey coloured stone is said to be one of three or four, picked up in different and widely separated fields at Broomstreet Farm, Culbone, in recent years. [1] One of the spindle whorls was found whilst ploughing a field at SS 8187 4820, the others (exact numbers unknown) were found about the farm many years ago by M.T. Richards and can no longer be traced. [2,3] 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> SMO4109 Serial: Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. 1851-. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. Volume 90 (1944), 23.
- <2> SMO5308 Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information. Mr T. Richards, Broomstreet Farm.
- <3>XY SMO7316 Unpublished document: PALMER, JP. Mid 1960s. Field Investigators Comments. Ordnance Survey visit, F1, 27 July 1965. [Mapped feature: #46938 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 35908, Extant 22 February 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=35908 (Pastscape entry: 35908)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12033
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 NW11
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 35908
- Somerset SMR PRN: 34857
Location
| Grid reference | SS 8187 4820 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84NW |
| Civil Parish | OARE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Apr 13 2022 1:32PM
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