MDE21396 - Trackway above Myrtleberry Cleave (Monument)

Summary

A trackway runs along the north side of the hill above Myrtleberry Cleave for about 2 miles. It is well constructed, and may have served as the main route before the road along the cliffs was built.

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Protected Status

Full Description

A trackway, appoximately 2.5 metres wide, runs along the north side of the hill above Myrtleberry Cleave. It runs for circa 1.5 to 2 miles. It is well constructed, and may have served as the main route before the road along the cliffs was built. [1]

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Report: Thackray, D. + Thackray, C.. 1986. Lynmouth: Foreland Point, Countisbury Hill & Watersmeet, Devon. P.14.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 46120
  • Devon SMR: SS74NW/208
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Trust HER Record: MNA108021

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7377 4925 (1410m by 597m) (Estimated from sources)
Map sheet SS74NW
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Apr 11 2016 3:41PM

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