MDE21797 - Post-medieval enclosure bank on southwest side of Little Hangman (Monument)

Summary

A former post-medieval earth enclosure bank appears to demarcate a series of natural terraces.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

A former post medieval earth enclosure bank in poor condition on the southwest side of Little Hangman which appears to demarcate a series of natural terraces. The eroded bank is 1.5 metres wide by 0.4 to 0.8 metres high and visible for 30 metres. The feature is not shown on historic maps. [1]

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Report: Berry, N.. 2002. Archaeological and Historic Landscape Survey of West Challacombe Farm, Combe Martin, Devon. 100910.

External Links (1)

Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 65795
  • Devon SMR: SS54NE/177
  • Local List Status (Require info)
  • National Trust HER Record: MNA148442
  • Shoreline Management Plan 2 (0-20)
  • Shoreline Management Plan 2 (20-50)
  • Shoreline Management Plan 2 (50-100)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 5839 4785 (31m by 41m) (Estimated from sources)
Map sheet SS54NE
Civil Parish COMBE MARTIN, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Aug 17 2020 12:05PM

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