MDE20729 - Possible Bronze Age barrows near the Chapman Barrows (Monument)
Summary
There is now no trace of these features which are sited on land improved in c.1980. They were visible on 1947 and 1977 aerial photographs.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Two small ring banks forming barrows in the Chapman group. Good on 1947 aerial photograph, fair on 1977 photograph. [1] No visible trace of these features. They lie on land improved in c.1980. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SEM7406 Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS6943c.
- <2> SDE94939 Aerial photograph: RAF. April 1947. CPE/UK 1980. Aerial Photograph. 3088. 3088.
- <3> SDE94940 Aerial photograph: Unknown. May 1977. MAM/13/120.
- <4> SMO5308 Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information or Staff Comments. SC Timms, 1983.
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Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 17983
- Devon SMR: SS64SE/97
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 6943 4359 (28m by 31m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS64SE |
| Civil Parish | PARRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Mar 26 2018 4:14PM
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