MEM23206 - Possible prehistoric clearance cairn on Lanacombe (Monument)

A possible prehistoric clearance cairn was noted during field investigation in 2013. The feature was seen as a sub-circular mound coinciding with a well defined vegetation change. Stone was detected in the mound by probing.

As part of the Exmoor Mires Project, in 2013 Cornwall Council Historic Environment Service were contracted to undertake a non-intrusive walkover survey of the proposed mire restoration area on Lanacombe, which included this site. SS 78575 42501. A clearance cairn, seen as a sub circular mound up to 2.5 metres in diameter and 0.1 metre high. Stone was detected within the mound by probing. [1] The visit was followed by a further survey undertaken by The Historic Environment Officer for the Exmoor Mires Project. The mound was noted to coincide with a well defined vegetation change. The feature may be a prehistoric clearance cairn, but could also be natural in origin. [2]