MMO2392 - Bronze Age cairn or post-medieval peat stand on Dure Down (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (3)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A large, low, subrectangular mound is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs on the southeastern edge of Dure Down summit, Exmoor. Centred at SS 7581 4119 and measuring approximately 12 metres across, the feature is situated in a prominent position on a hilltop, and as such may well be the remains of a prehistoric funerary monument or cairn. However, it also lies close to a large area of post-medieval peat cutting, and may be a peat stack or stand associated with this activity. [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> SEM6707 Aerial photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946 -1948. Vertical Aerial Photography. RAF 106G/UK/1501 4079-80 (13 May 1946).
- <2>XY SMO7566 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 SE. MD002183. [Mapped feature: #38955 ]
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1476412, Extant 8 June 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1476412 (Pastscape entry: 1476412)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SE241
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1476412
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7581 4119 (16m by 15m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS74SE |
Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 8 2021 1:52PM
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