MMO2783 - Possible Bronze Age burial cairn or barrow on Whitefield Down (Monument)

Summary

A circular mound visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork appears to be the remains of a prehistoric, possibly Bronze Age cairn or barrow. The mound lies in a typical position for a funerary monument of this date.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A circular mound visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork on the north facing slopes of Whitefield Down, Brayford, appears to be the remains of a prehistoric, possibly Bronze Age cairn or barrow. Centred at approximately SS 7143 3666, the mound lies in a typical position for a funerary monument of this date, situated on high ground, overlooking Sherracombe. It measures approximately 14 metres in diameter, and there is no trace of a surrounding ditch. An existing barrow is visible approximately 800 metres to the northeast (see MDE1197) and a second possible barrow or cairn is visible 350 metres to the east. Further survey will be required to establish the precise nature of the monument. [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. RAF 543/2821 (F62) 179-80 (27 Apr 1964.
  • <2>XY Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 73 NW. MD002189. [Mapped feature: #46676 ]
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1484612, Extant 1 December 2021.

External Links (1)

Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 NW123
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1484612

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7143 3666 (18m by 18m)
Map sheet SS73NW
Civil Parish BRAYFORD, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Dec 1 2021 11:07AM

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