MMO1687 - Possible Bronze Age round barrow on Weirwood Common (Monument)

Summary

A circular cropmark of a large ring ditch, possibly the remains of a Bronze Age round barrow, is visible on aerial photographs. The earthworks may have been destroyed by ploughing.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A circular cropmark of a large ring ditch is visible on aerial photographs on the southeast summit of Weirwood Common above Ven Combe. The crop mark, possibly the remains of a Bronze Age round barrow, is centred at SS 83549 46009 and measures approximately 40 metres in diameter. It is situated on a possible west facing false crest at 400 metres above Ordnance Datum on Weirwood Common. The area has been subject to agricultural improvement and probably ploughed, removing any earthwork remains. It is not possible to ascribe a precise date and function to the monument from aerial photographs alone, and further study is required. [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> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR OS/72065 212 (15 April 1972).
  • <2>XY Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 84 NW. MD002166. [Mapped feature: #39001 ]
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1460891, Extant 1 March 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 NW117
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1460891

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8354 4600 (55m by 55m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS84NW
Civil Parish PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 1 2022 5:16PM

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