MSO9092 - Possible late prehistoric finds at Bat's Castle (Find Spot)
Summary
A hammerstone and slingstones were found in the vicinity of Bat's Castle in Dunster Park.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
SS 989 421. A hammerstone and slingstones were found "on or near" Bats Castle by HW Kille. The hammerstone is in Taunton Museum. [1,2] 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 SMO4578 Monograph: Grinsell, L.V.. 1970. The Archaeology of Exmoor: Bideford Bay to Bridgewater. David and Charles Limited. [Mapped feature: #30656 ]
- <2> SSO1043 Article in serial: Dixon, J.. 1980. Somerset Parish Survey 3: Carhampton. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. Number 21.
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 36945, Extant 18 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=36945 (Pastscape entry: 36945)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Rejected)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SE42
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 36945
Location
| Grid reference | SS 989 421 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94SE |
| Civil Parish | CARHAMPTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 18 2022 2:16PM
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