MDE20848 - Possible prehistoric enclosure on Black Ball (Monument)

Summary

A small circular enclosure showing as a low, ploughed out bank on aerial photographs was thought to be a possible prehistoric feature. It was not detected during field investigation in 1995.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

SS 8221 3081. A small circular enclosure is showing as a low, ploughed out bank. Possibly a prehistoric feature. Good on aerial photographs dating to 1977 .[1,2] Boundary banks extant with associated ‘lazybeds’. Three main areas of Smallacombe, Anstey and Whitemoor. [3] SS 8220 3083. A circular feature was noted on aerial photographs, but no trace was detected during field investigation in 1995. [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> Aerial photograph: Meridian Air Maps. 1977-1978. Infrared False Colour Aerial Photography. MAM/12/041 (May 1977).
  • <2> Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS8230B.
  • <3> Report: Bannister, N.R. and Bannister, D.E.. 1992. Historic landscape survey of the Molland Estate, Nr South Molton, Devon. 4 June 1992, A23-A25.
  • <4> Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Various. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 17 April 1995.
  • <5> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1052266, Extant 2 February 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 18372
  • Devon SMR: SS83SW/13
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE13242
  • Local List Status (No)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 83 SW57
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1052266

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8221 3081 (51m by 41m)
Map sheet SS83SW
Civil Parish MOLLAND, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Feb 2 2022 3:27PM

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