MSO7955 - Post-medieval mound on Porlock Common (Monument)
Summary
A small mound on the southern slope of Porlock Common, probably associated with post-medieval peat workings, or road construction and not a Bronze Age burial cairn.
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
Full Description
A small mound lies on the southern slopes of Porlock Common at SS 85313 46395. It is 3 metres in diameter and 0.5 metres high. It seems to be mostly composed of earth and is heather covered. It is not a prehistoric cairn and may be connected with peat extaction or road construction. [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=1091044 (Original Monarch entry: 1091044)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO10293
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 NE71
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1091044
- Somerset SMR PRN: 18079
Location
| Grid reference | SS 85313 46395 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84NE |
| Civil Parish | PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Feb 10 2022 11:57AM
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