MDE21405 - Possible Bronze Age barrow on Venford Moor (Monument)

Summary

A small round barrow, with a height of 0.7 metres and a diameter of 7.3 metres. It is likely that this barrow is the same as that described in MDE1432.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A small round barrow. Height 0.7 metres. Diameter maximum 7.3 metres, minimum 6 metres. Stony around circumference. [1] This barrow may be that referred to in MDE1432, which appears to have the same dimensions and is located in a similar position. This requires confirmation. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Archive: Devon County Council. Various. Devon SMR / HER records / parish files - Exmoor records. Parish File, field visit 9 June 1985, Cole and Tomkins..
  • <2> Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information or Staff Comments. Catherine Dove, 30 January 2019.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 46129
  • Devon SMR: SS82NE/48
  • Exmoor National Park Authority HER number: MDE1432
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 8580 2896 (point)
Map sheet SS82NE
Civil Parish WEST ANSTEY, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Jan 30 2019 4:57PM

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