MEM25073 - Medieval or post-medieval peat stand or boundary marker on Castle Common (Monument)
Summary
A peaty mound was noted during field survey in 2017. It was suggested the mound could represent the remains of a decayed peat stack, or the remains of a boundary feature that marked the Challacombe and Brayford Parish boundary.
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 70753 39164. A subrectangular, peaty mound, 2.3 metres north to south by 2 metres east to west and 0.4 metres high was noted during field survey in 2017 within an area of disused turbary. It may represent the remains of a decayed peat stack, or the remains of a boundary feature that marked the Challacombe and Brayford Parish boundary, which runs close to the site. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SEM8543 Report: Riley, H.. 2018. Archaeological walkover survey: Wallover Down, South Regis Common, Castle Common and Fullaford Down. Hazel Riley. BCC17005; p 17. [Mapped feature: #47673 BCC17005]
External Links (0)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7075 3916 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73NW |
| Civil Parish | BRAYFORD, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
| Civil Parish | CHALLACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
- Part of: Medieval or post-medieval peat cutting on Castle Common (Monument) (MEM25071)
- Related to: Bronze Age burial cairn, and/or medieval or post-medieval boundary marker on Castle Common (Monument) (MEM25075)
- Related to: Medieval or post-medieval peat stand or boundary marker on Castle Common (Monument) (MEM25074)
- Related to: Medieval or post-medieval peat stand or boundary marker on Castle Common (Monument) (MEM25072)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 26 2021 3:10PM
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