MMO2181 - Possible Bronze Age hut circle on Shoulsbarrow Common (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The earthwork remains of a possible later prehistoric or Bronze Age hut circle are visible on aerial photographs, terraced into the hillside south of Old Close Quarry. Centred at approximately SS 7037 4021, the circular bank measures approximately 16 metres across and encloses an area measuring 12 metres across. It is situated on a natural platform on a steep west facing slope above an unnamed tributary of the River Bray. A break in the bank on the eastern side may represent a possible entranceway. The feature is only visible on a single photograph taken in 1947 and cannot be identified on any later photographs, meaning an exact identification is difficult. However, the form and situation of the monument is very similar to other hut circles and settlements elsewhere on Exmoor, and further survey is required. [1,2] The feature was not located during field investigation in 2017. It was suggested to be a misinterpretation of vegetation marks on the photographs. [3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/2082 4103-04 (19 May 1947).
- <2> SMO7565 Archive: English Heritage. 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 SW. MD002182.
- <3> SEM8543 Report: Riley, H.. 2018. Archaeological walkover survey: Wallover Down, South Regis Common, Castle Common and Fullaford Down. Hazel Riley. p 5, 20.
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1470890, Extant 19 January 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1470890 (Pastscape entry: 1470890)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SW212
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1470890
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7037 4020 (22m by 21m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS74SW |
Civil Parish | CHALLACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jan 19 2022 9:34AM
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