MDE12841 - Possible prehistoric ring ditches on Shoulsbarrow Common (Monument)

Summary

Two vegetation ring marks were noted on aerial photographs taken in 1947 but not located during field investigation in 1995. They may been a misinterpretation of animal erosion around two large quartz boulders in the area.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

SS7120 4022 Two ring marks were seen in vegetation by McDonnell on aerial photographs dating to 1947. [1,2] The reference falls on a gentle north facing slope in enclosed ground which has been ploughed and is now pasture. There is no trace of any ring marks. There are two very large quartz boulders at this position and it may be that McDonnell has misinterpreted cattle or sheep marks around the boulders made by animals rubbing on the stones. [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> Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS7140b.
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. CPE/UK/1980/3146 (April 1947).
  • <3> Unpublished document: Sainsbury, I.S.S. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 1 May 1995.
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1043891, Extant 17 January 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR (Devonshire): SS74SW/81
  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 18165
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE20805
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SW112
  • National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1043891

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7118 4022 (28m by 37m)
Map sheet SS74SW
Civil Parish CHALLACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Jan 17 2022 9:56PM

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