MDE20400 - Modern collection of marker stones west of Longstone Wells (Non-antiquity)

Summary

Large boulders with smaller ones beside them, in three groups forming an arc at the head of a combe. Two or three others at sides of combe, lower down. They are marking stones put there when ploughed, because the plough struck a stony ledge.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Large boulders with smaller ones beside them, in three groups forming an arc at the head of a combe. Two or three others at sides of combe, lower down. Information from a farmer says that these are marking stones put there when ploughed, because the plough struck a stony ledge. [1]

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Archive: Devon County Council. Various. Devon SMR / HER records / parish files - Exmoor records. Worksheet, Parish File. [Mapped feature: #33380 ]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 14677
  • Devon SMR: SS73SE/513
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 769 330 (point)
Map sheet SS73SE
Civil Parish NORTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Oct 6 2021 12:01PM

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