MMO3680 - Possible enclosure southeast of Foxfield (Monument)

Summary

A possible Later Prehistoric or Iron Age subrectangular enclosure is visible on aerial photoraphs as a cropmark. The enclosure is apparently defined by a narrow ditch, but further survey is required.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A possible Later Prehistoric or Iron Age subrectangular enclosure is visible on aerial photoraphs as a cropmark in fields east of Treborough Lodge, Treborough. Centred at approximately ST 0224 3717, the enclosure is apparently defined by a narrow ditch, visible as a line of darker crop growth measuring up to 1.5 metres wide and forming an enclosure measuring 37 metres long by 35 metres wide. Further survey is required. [1]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. MAL 76049 42-43 26-JUN-1976.
  • <2> Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: ST 03 NW. MD002177.

External Links (1)

Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: ST 03 NW112
  • Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1499518

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred ST 0224 3717 (42m by 42m) (Aerial Survey)
Map sheet ST03NW
Civil Parish TREBOROUGH, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Feb 22 2013 9:23AM

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