MMO2377 - Possible Bronze Age burial cairn or World War Two mound on Hoccombe Hill (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A small circular mound on Hoccombe Hill, Brendon has been interpreted as a possible Bronze Age cairn. Located at SS 7818 4387 and measuring 3.5 metres in diameter, the cairn lies in a prominent position between two previously recorded cairns, overlooking Hoccombe Water. There are a number of previously recorded cairns in the area. However, the site also lies within the Exmoor firing range and the feature could also be related to military activity in the area. [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 3070-71 (8 November 1952).
- <2>XY SMO7566 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 SE. MD002183. [Mapped feature: #38766 ]
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1476009, Extant 8 June 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1476009 (Pastscape entry: 1476009)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SE226
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1476009
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7818 4387 (5m by 5m) Aerial Survey |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74SE |
| Civil Parish | BRENDON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 8 2021 3:26PM
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