MEM23949 - Possible undated hollow way on Burcombe (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A linear hollow 2 to 2.5 metres wide, aligned east-west was noted by Cornwall Council during a walkover survey on Burcombe and Wester Emmetts. It resembles a former routeway but a ditch now drains into it and it may simply be an enlarged drainage ditch. [1] A possible holloway was noted during a Mires walkover survey of Burcombe. It measures 2 to 2.5 metres wide and is slightly north of MEM23948 and also runs east to west along the line of the combe. There is some doubt on the site's authenticity, but if it is, it may be related to the 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). p15, EBC 12(21).
- <2> SEM8436 Report: Bray, L.S.. 2014. Archaeological walkover surveys on Burcombe: May - October, 2012. Exmoor National Park Authority. p12, EBC 12(21).
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Other Statuses/References
- Mires Feature Reference (Monument): EBC12(21)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7514 3798 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73NE |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Jun 15 2022 3:57PM
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