MEM23964 - Post-medieval building on Burcombe (Building)
Summary
A large pile of stones situated in a depression flanked by banks, suggesting a building.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
This feature consisted of a pile of large stones measuring up to c.1m in size situated in a depression with a diameter of 6-8m, flanked by two short, parallel banks on the north-east and south-west measuring c.4-5m long, 1.5m wide and 0.8m high. It seems most likely that the feature is the remains of a building associated with the 19th century mine working in the area. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEM8436 Report: Bray, L.S.. 2014. Archaeological walkover surveys on Burcombe: May - October, 2012. Exmoor National Park Authority. p7.
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Other Statuses/References
- Mires Feature Reference (Monument): EBC12(47)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7591 3798 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73NE |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Jun 14 2022 1:36PM
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