MEM23384 - 19th Century prospecting trench near Warren Farm (Monument)

Summary

A linear trench and mound were visible during field investigation in 2013 undertaken as part of the Mires Project. This is interpreted as a 19th Century mineral prospecting feature.

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  • None recorded

Full Description

Mineral prospection trench, mislabelled on HER layer; orientated north-south with upcast to east; loose stone observed in area. [1] Labelled as MSO6826 in HER. This appears to be a case of mislabelling, the entry referring to a stone setting on Trout Hill. In fact, EWF13(37) is a mineral prospecting feature, a trench,8m long, orientated north-south with a spoil mound on its eastern side. [2] It is uncertain whether MSO6826 refers to this site, as it clearly suggests a monument type of stone setting. As such, this mineral prospecting feature has been given a new record. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Report: Morris, B. and Bampton, J.. 2013. Warren Farm, Exmoor: Results of a Walkover Survey.
  • <2> Report: Bray. L.S.. 2013. Warren Farm, Exmoor: Archaeological walkover survey.
  • <3> Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information or Staff Comments. S Thorogood, 22 October 2015.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument) (Warren Farm): EWF13(37)

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Grid reference Centred SS 790 421 (9m by 10m)
Map sheet SS74SE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Nov 25 2015 12:11PM

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