MDE20482 - Three possible Bronze Age barrows on North Molton Ridge (Monument)

Summary

Three round mounds, possibly Bronze Age barrows, were noted on aerial photographs but could not be located during field investigation in 1995.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Three round mounds, possibly Bronze Age barrows were noted on aerial photographs on North Molton Ridge. [1-3] At 776 324. Several mounds were noted on aerial photographs but could not be found during field investigation. [4] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [5]

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1>XY Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS7732a. [Mapped feature: #43736 SS7732a]
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/CPE/UK/1980.3374 (April 1947).
  • <3> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. MAM/12/045 and 12/055 (May 1977).
  • <4> Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Various. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 22 February 1995.
  • <5> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1053806, Extant 6 October 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 17868
  • Devon SMR: SS73SE/531
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE13273
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 SE50
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1053806

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7773 3241 (54m by 48m) Aerial survey
Map sheet SS73SE
Civil Parish NORTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Oct 6 2021 10:42AM

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