MSO7952 - Post-medieval mound on Porlock Common (Monument)
Summary
An irregular and stony post-medieval mound was noted during field survey in 1997. This was probably associated with post-medieval peat extraction.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An irregular, stony mound lies on Porlock Allotment at SS 84930 44896. It measures 7.5 metres north to south and 1.5 to 2 metres east to west. It lies on the edge of an area of peat cutting and is probably associated with this activity. It was surveyed using GPS as part of the East Exmoor Project. [1] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [2]
Sources/Archives (2)
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1090850 (Original Monarch entry: 1090850)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO10206
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7952
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SW148
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SW149
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1090850
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1091075
- Somerset SMR PRN: 15654
Location
| Grid reference | SS 84930 44896 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84SW |
| Civil Parish | PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 19 2021 9:16PM
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