MDE13247 - Possible post-medieval shooting butt on Triss Combe (Monument)
Summary
A circular earthern mound with a central square hollow is of uncertain function but may be a shooting butt.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A circular earthern mound 4 metres in diameter and 0.4 metres high with a central square hollow 1.3 metres wide and 0.3 metres deep. The function of the mound is unclear but it has been interpreted as a possible shooting butt. [1] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [2]
Sources/Archives (2)
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1052292 (Pastscape entry: 1052292)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 83 SW62
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1052292
Location
| Grid reference | SS 8126 3016 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS83SW |
| Civil Parish | MOLLAND, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Feb 2 2022 3:33PM
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