MMO1782 - Bronze Age hut circle south of Trentishoe Down (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The earthwork remains of a possible Bronze Age hut circle are visible on aerial photographs on the south slope of Trentishoe Down. Centred at SS 6335 4714, a curvilinear C shaped bank is visible measuring between 1.5 and 2 metres wide, and enclosing a hollow area. The enclosed area measures approximately 17 metres in diameter, with the central hollow measuring approximately 13 metres across. The monument is situated on a steep southeast facing slope, and appears to be aligned east west, however since one part of the bank appears to be incomplete or destroyed, it is difficult to be sure of an exact alignment. This circle is very similar in size and form to those seen at the summit and north side of Trentishoe Down, suggesting a probable Bronze Age date; however, further investgation is required to establish this. [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> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR OS/72123 230 (14 May 1972).
- <2>XY SMO7554 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 64 NW. MD002171. [Mapped feature: #40603 ]
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1461713, Extant 8 November 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1461713 (Original Monarch entry: 1461713)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 64 NW86
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1461713
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 6335 4714 (23m by 23m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS64NW |
Civil Parish | TRENTISHOE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Nov 8 2021 9:06PM
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