MDE11931 - Possible medieval clearance cairn on Shilstone Hill (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 7626 4657. A small circular earthwork, possibly a hut circle, was noted on aerial photographs. [1-2] A circular feature, possibly a hut circle is recorded by McDonnell at SS 7627 4657. No trace of the feature described by [2] could be seen at the National Grid Reference cited. [3] A small circular mound is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs, located on the north facing slope of Shilstone Hill at circa SS 7626 4656. It appears to be approximately 5 metres in diameter. No evidence of internal spaces or features can be seen to support the interpretation as a hut circle. An interpretation as a small clearance cairn, possibly related to medieval enclosure activity, is suggested by this authority. It remains visible on aerial photographs of 1995. [4-6] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [7]
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/CPE/UK/1980.3046 (April 1947).
- <2> SEM7406 Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS7646D.
- <3> SMO7329 Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Various. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation. 25 November 1993.
- <4> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 540/910 4098-9 (17 October 1952).
- <5> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR OS/95026 093-4 (12 March 1995).
- <6>XY SMO7551 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 NE. MD002168. [Mapped feature: #46853 ]
- <7> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1001728, Extant 6 December 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1001728 (Pastscape entry: 1001728)
Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR (Devonshire): SS74NE/543
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 18121
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE20770
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO447
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 NE42
- National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1001728
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7626 4656 (7m by 7m) |
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Map sheet | SS74NE |
Civil Parish | BRENDON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Dec 6 2021 5:28PM
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