MDE20811 - Possible prehistoric enclosure on Ilkerton Ridge (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS7196 4409. A low broad bank forming a fairly large circular enclosure with possible entrance on the west side was noted on aerial photographs. Within this feature are two possible hut circles. [1,2] SS7196 4409. Low broad banked fairly large circular enclosure, with possible entrance on the west side and two possible hut circles within, seen by McDonnell on aerial photographs [2]. SS7196 4409. The area indicated by McDonnell falls on fairly steep north facing slopes, generally heather and rough grass covered but predominantly bracken at time of visit. No trace was found of this alleged enclosed settlement. [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/106G/UK/1655.4065 (July 1946).
- <2>XY SEM7406 Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS7144A. [Mapped feature: #47053 SS7144A]
- <3> SMO7324 Unpublished document: Sainsbury, I.S.S. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 5 September 1994.
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1044034, Extant 17 January 2022.
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Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 18171
- Devon SMR: SS74SW/87
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE12847
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SW119
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1044034
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7195 4409 (64m by 68m) |
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Map sheet | SS74SW |
Civil Parish | LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Jan 17 2022 10:13PM
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