MMO2279 - Possible prehistoric rectilinear enclosure on Dunkery Hill (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A possible rectilinear enclosure and associated field boundaries, potentially of prehistoric date, are visible as very subtle earthworks on aerial photographs of Dunkery Hill, Luccombe parish, centred on circa SS 8878 4211. The possible rectilinear enclosure is centred on circa SS 8878 4213 and measures circa 30 metres to a side, enclosing an area of almost 0.1 hectares. The possible enclosure banks and its associated east to west field boundary banks appear to follow the 390 metre, 400 metre and 430 metres contours. It must be considered possible that these features are geological in origin. However, as the features are located approximately 160 metres to the southwest of the Sweetworthy monument complex, they merit further investigation. [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/73109 955-6 (29 April 1973).
- <2>XY SMO7568 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 84 SE. MD002185. [Mapped feature: #41629 ]
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1473426, Extant 16 March 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1473426 (Original Monarch entry: 1473426)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SE157
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1473426
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 8878 4206 (189m by 199m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS84SE |
Civil Parish | LUCCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Mar 16 2022 5:40PM
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