MMO3324 - Beatley Linhay (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A large stony mound is visible on aerial photographs in fields west of Deercombe Wood, North Molton. Centred at approximately SS 7480 3474, the mound is located on a prominent south facing spur with excellent views to the River Mole. It measures some 14 metres in diameter. Its precise date and function are uncertain, but despite its prominent position, it is too large and well preserved to be the remains of a funerary cairn or other prehistoric monument. A possible building is depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, and the stones may be a clearance cairn associated with the removal of this structure. [1-3] The 25 inch 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps depict and label Beatley Linhay here, positioned in the corner of a field and within a small enclosure. [2,4] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR OS/73086 759-60 (17 April 1973).
- <2>XY SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1890. [Mapped feature: #47733 ]
- <3> SMO7577 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 73 SW. MD002194.
- <4> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <5> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1493792, Extant 1 December 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1493792 (Pastscape entry: 1493792)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 SW66
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1493792
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7480 3473 (21m by 21m) |
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Map sheet | SS73SW |
Civil Parish | NORTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 1 2021 4:53PM
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