MMO3624 - Possible late prehistoric enclosure north of Great Bradley (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A possible bank defined square enclosure is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs, centred on circa SS 8584 3427, approximately 200 metres to the north of Great Bradley. The enclosure is roughly 12 by 15 metres in size, the cropmarks indicating that earthwork banks or walls less than 2 metres across defined the enclosure. The date and function of the enclosure are unknown, but it is possibly late prehistoric in date. [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 540/860 (F20) 3100-1 (2 September 1952).
- <2>XY SMO7581 Archive: English Heritage. 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 83 SE. MD002198. [Mapped feature: #32702 ]
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1497910, Extant 1 February 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1497910 (Pastscape entry: 1497910)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 83 SE108
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1497910
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 8584 3427 (24m by 24m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS83SE |
Civil Parish | WINSFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Feb 1 2022 6:39PM
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