MEM25546 - Possible prehistoric enclosure at Weir Water (Monument)
Summary
Possible prehistoric enclosure with a diameter of approximately 58m identified through Lidar analysis.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Possible prehistoric enclosure identified through Lidar analysis. The outer ditch is c. 4 m wide and c. 0.5 m deep. The surrounding embankment is c. 0.5 m high and c. 4 m wide but variable before being obscured, or eroded, in the east. The central pit or hollow is now a shallow depression on the topographic slope and of depth c. 10 cm. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEM341419 Report: Kaye, S.. 2021. Weir Water Enclosure.
External Links (0)
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 8316 4529 (63m by 66m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84NW |
| Civil Parish | OARE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
May 22 2023 12:02PM
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