MDE21014 - Possible hillslope enclosure southwest of Woodend Cottage (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A rounded earthwork hillslope enclosure with rectangular feature in southern bank - part of an entrance. There is a spring nearby, and MDE21014, another enclosure, lies immediately to the east. [1] A pair of ?conjoined hillslope enclosures are recorded here. The site is on very steep northeast facing slopes, with extensive northerly views, and overlooking the valley of an unnamed tributary of the River Heddon. No evidence for the enclosure could be found. [2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SEM7959 Archive: Devon County Council. Various. Devon SMR / HER records / parish files - Exmoor records. Sketch survey, Dayman, 1985, Worksheet. [Mapped feature: #33634 ]
- <2> SMO7329 Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Various. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 5 July 1993.
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 872389, Extant 8 November 2021.
External Links (1)
- https://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=872389 (Pastscape entry: 872389)
Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 28352
- Devon SMR: SS64NW/59
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE8991
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 64 NW22
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 872389
Location
Grid reference | SS 6315 4599 (point) |
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Map sheet | SS64NW |
Civil Parish | TRENTISHOE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 8 2021 3:15PM
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