MEM23945 - Post-medieval culvert on Burcombe (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A culvert approximately 10m long carries water from the lower end of MEM23944 under the trackway now followed by the Two Moors Way was noted by Cornwall Council during a walkover of Burcombe and West Emmetts. It appears to be constructed with a dry-stone central pillar supporting substantial flat-laid slabs, carrying the track across the drain. [1] A stone constructed culvert was discovered on Burcombe by a Mires walkover survey. It was likely made to carry water away from the openwork mining to the southeast (MEM23944), and forms part of the iron ore mining activity on Burcombe. [2]
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SEM8121 Report: Kirkham, G. and Taylor, S.. 2012. Burcombe and Wester Emmetts, Exmoor: Archaeological Survey. Cornwall County Council Historic Environment Service (Projects). p13, EBC12(16).
- <2> SEM8436 Report: Bray, L.S.. 2014. Archaeological walkover surveys on Burcombe: May - October, 2012. Exmoor National Park Authority. p12, EBC12(16).
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- Mires Feature Reference (Monument): EBC12(16)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7524 3798 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73NE |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Jun 15 2022 3:50PM
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