MDE20709 - Possible Bronze Age barrow on Westland Common (Monument)
Summary
A low ring bank, possibly a Bronze Age barrow, was noted on aerial photographs but was not visible during a field visit to the site.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A low ring bank, possibly a Bronze Age barrow, was noted on aerial photographs. [1,2] There is no surface evidence for the feature at the National Grid Reference cited [SS 6598 4256], in a field of improved pasture. [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> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/CPE/UK/1980 3093 (April 1947).
- <2> SEM7406 Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS6542B.
- <3> SMO7329 Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Various. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 22 June 1993.
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 910007, Extant 10 November 2021.
External Links (1)
- https://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=910007 (Pastscape entry: 910007)
Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 17963
- Devon SMR: SS64SE/74
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE10882
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 64 SE52
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 910007
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 6598 4257 (36m by 39m) |
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Map sheet | SS64SE |
Civil Parish | CHALLACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 10 2021 2:41PM
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