MEM23961 - Medieval to post-medieval hollow way on Wester Emmetts (Monument)
Summary
A hollow way 4 metres wide running across the head of the combe on Wester Emmetts.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A hollow way 4 metres wide and 0.2 metres deep, continuing the line of hollow way (MEM23958) 35 metres across the head of the combe was noted by Cornwall Council during a walkover survey of Burcombe and Wester Emmetts. The linking portion between them has been removed by water erosion and the hollow way itself now functions as a watercourse. [1,2]
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SEM8121 Report: Kirkham, G. and Taylor, S.. 2012. Burcombe and Wester Emmetts, Exmoor: Archaeological Survey. Cornwall County Council Historic Environment Service (Projects). p36. [Mapped feature: #46668 Figure 3, 41]
- <2> SEM8436 Report: Bray, L.S.. 2014. Archaeological walkover surveys on Burcombe: May - October, 2012. Exmoor National Park Authority. EWE12(41).
External Links (0)
Other Statuses/References
- Mires Feature Reference (Monument) (Wester Emmetts): EWE12(41)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7435 3778 (59m by 30m) Georeferenced Figure 3 |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73NW |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Jun 15 2022 4:35PM
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