MEM24469 - Undated Mound on Roosthichen (Monument)
Summary
A small mound is located close to the routeway and county boundary on Roosthichen.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A small mound, 3m by 2m and up to 0.5m high, with a very shallow ditch up to 0.5m around, filled with rushes on the uphill side. This mound may have been placed to mark the north-south route way or the historic Somerset and Devon county boundary. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SEM6823 Report: Kirkham, G. and Taylor, S.. 2008. Exmoor Mire Restoration Project: Archaeological Survey on Moorland Areas at Alderman's Barrow Allotment, Blackpitts-Exe Head, North Twitchen, Roosthitchen and Verney's Allotment. p. 16; no. 14. [Mapped feature: #44972 A small undated mound., ]
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Location
| Grid reference | SS 71837 40121 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74SW |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Aug 15 2018 10:35AM
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