MMO2264 - Possible late prehistoric hillslope enclosure on Wilmersham Common (Monument)

Summary

A possible circular earthwork enclosure of later prehistoric date is visible aerial photographs. It is very subtle and visible only on infra-red aerial photographs of 1982; the possibility that it is a natural or geological feature must be considered.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A possible earthwork enclosure of later prehistoric date is visible aerial photographs, centred on circa SS 8643 4192 on the northwest facing slopes of Wilmersham Common, Luccombe parish. The potential enclosure is very subtle and visible only on infrared aerial photographs of 1982. However, the visible features have been interpreted as a roughly circular enclosure, defined by a bank on average 13 metres wide enclosing an area circa 45 metres in diameter. No entrance or evidence for internal features can be discerned, but it is typical in size and setting of an Exmoor hillslope enclosure. The possibility that it is of natural or geological origin must be considered. [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. ENPA IRFC 2246-7 (20 April 1982).
  • <2>XY Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 84 SE. MD002185. [Mapped feature: #41612 ]
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1473212, Extant 16 March 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SE142
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1473212

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8643 4189 (92m by 92m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS84SE
Civil Parish LUCCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 16 2022 5:15PM

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