MDE11711 - Unconfirmed rectangular enclosure northeast of Sparhanger Cross (Monument)
Summary
A small rectangular enclosure was visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947. No trace of any features could be found during field investigation in 1994.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 7215 4653. Low banks forming a small rectangular enclosure seen by McDonnell on aerial photographs northeast of Sparhanger Cross. [1,2] SS 7215 4653. The area is on gentle southwest facing slopes under pasture. No trace of any features was identified. [3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1>XY SEM7406 Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS7246C. [Mapped feature: #44091 ]
- <2> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. APs RAF/CPE/UK/1980/3052 (April 1947).
- <3> SMO7324 Unpublished document: Sainsbury, I.S.S. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 4 February 1994.
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 926177, Extant 15 December 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=926177 (Original Monarch entry: 926177)
Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR (Devonshire): SS74NW/59
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 18001
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE20735
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 NW54
- National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 926177
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7214 4652 (36m by 32m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74NW |
| Civil Parish | LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Dec 15 2021 10:29AM
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