MMO1158 - Undated circular enclosure on Monkham Hill (Monument)
Summary
Earthwork remains of a circular single ditched enclosure of unknown date visible in low scrub and trees on aerial photographs taken in 1947. The enclosure has a diameter of 45 metres and no indication of an entrance in the encircling ditch.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The earthwork remains of a circular single ditched enclosure seen on Monkham Hill in low scrub and trees. The enclosure has a diameter of 45 metres. The site was seen as an earthwork and mapped from aerial photographs. No trace of an entrance or any other associated features could be seen. [1,2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SSO392 Aerial photograph: 11-APR-1947. RAF CPE/UK/1980 3290 11-APR-1947.
- <2>XY SMO7525 Archive: Small, F.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 NE. AF1133887. [Mapped feature: #35220 ]
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1166194, Extant 26 April 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1166194 (Original Monarch entry: 1166194)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO10079
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7498
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NE95
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1166194
- Somerset SMR PRN: 13916
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 9860 3871 (51m by 51m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS93NE |
Civil Parish | LUXBOROUGH, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 26 2022 2:36PM
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