MDE1189 - Prehistoric stone row on Bray Common (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
Full Description
SS 7257 3791 Stone Row. [1] Possible remains of a double stone row to the southwest of a barrow (MDE1194). There are 4 stones, three in line (the most westerly fallen) on a southwest to northeast axis, and the fourth 26 1/2 feet (roughly 8.07 metres) southeast of the fallen stone. It was suggested that the row pointed towards the barrow, but not its centre. (Plan copy made). [2, 3] There is no trace of any of the four stones; the moorland has been reclaimed and the area ploughed, so the stones were probably removed then. [4] The indicated site lies is an arable field which is regularly ploughed. No exposed stone is evident in the general area. Although described as a stone row the disposition and wide spacing of the stones depicted on the plan [2] suggests a stone setting rather than a row. [5] The site was reviewed as part of the Stone Rows of Great Britain project in 2018, but was not visited. [6] The row is not marked on the 25 inch 1st or 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps. [7,8] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [9]
Sources/Archives (9)
- <1>XY SEM7770 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1905. 6 Inch Map: 1905. 1:10560. [Mapped feature: #46705 ]
- <2> SMO5393 Serial: Devonshire Association. 1862 -. Devonshire Association reports and transactions. Volume 37 (1905), 395 plate 8 (FJ Chanter, R Handsford Worth).
- <3> SEM6752 Article in serial: Chanter, J.F. + Worth, R.H.. 1905. The Rude Stone Monuments of Exmoor and its Borders. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 37. I. p 395, plan 8.
- <4> SMO7308 Unpublished document: Fletcher, M.J.. Field Investigators Comments. Ordnance Survey visit, 1 March 1973.
- <5> SMO7308 Unpublished document: Fletcher, M.J.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 17 January 1989.
- <6> SEM340770 Website: Gerrard, S.. 2020. The Stone Rows of Great Britain.
- <7> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <8> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <9> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 35014, Extant 23 November 2021.
External Links (2)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=35014 (Pastscape entry: 35014)
- https://stonerows.wordpress.com/gazetteer/region/exmoor/bray-common/ (The Stone Rows of Great Britain: Bray Common)
Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR (Devonshire): SS73NW/532
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 12165
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE20244
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 NW3
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 35014
Location
Grid reference | SS 7257 3791 (point) |
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Map sheet | SS73NW |
Civil Parish | BRAYFORD, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Nov 23 2021 9:46PM
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