MMO1902 - Possible Bronze Age cairn or barrow on Furzehill Common (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A mound centred on circa SS 7314 4520, an area of Furzehill Common enclosed during the post-medieval period, might be the earthwork remains of a cairn or barrow of Bronze Age date. Visible on aerial photographs of 1952, the mound appears very low in height, with a central depression, possibly showing evidence of disturbance or robbing. Several similar earthworks are recorded further to the south on Furzehill Common. [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. RAF 540/931 (F20) 3035-6 (8 November 1952).
- <2>XY SMO7556 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 NW. MD002173. [Mapped feature: #33004 ]
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1465003, Extant 17 December 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1465003 (Original Monarch entry: 1465003)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 NW122
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1465003
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7314 4520 (19m by 17m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS74NW |
Civil Parish | LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 17 2021 10:43AM
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