MEM25074 - 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 70933 39251. A subrectangular, peaty mound, 2.6 metres north to south by 2.2 metres east to west and 0.5 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. BCC17007; p 17-18. [Mapped feature: #47674 BCC17007]
External Links (0)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7093 3925 (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) (MEM25072)
- Related to: Medieval or post-medieval peat stand or boundary marker on Castle Common (Monument) (MEM25073)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 26 2021 3:11PM
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