MEM23947 - Post-medieval prospecting pit on Burcombe (Monument)
Summary
A small prospecting pit associated with Mining activity on Burcombe.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A sub-rectangular hollow 4m by 3m with aspoil heap approximately 5m by 4m and up to 0.9m high on its upslope (southern side) was noted by Cornwall Council during a walkover survey of Burcombe and Wester Emmetts. [1] A small prospecting pit measuring 4m x 3m was discovered on a Mires walkover survey of Burcombe. It likely 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). p14.
- <2> SEM8436 Report: Bray, L.S.. 2014. Archaeological walkover surveys on Burcombe: May - October, 2012. Exmoor National Park Authority. p12.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- Mires Feature Reference (Monument): EBC12(18)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7520 3793 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73NE |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jun 15 2022 3:54PM
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