MMO3776 - Later prehistoric curvilinear enclosure southwest of Fair Cross (Monument)
Summary
A curvilinear enclosure of probable later Prehistoric date is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1996.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A curvilinear enclosure of probable later Prehistoric date is visible on aerial photographs as a cropmark south westr of Fair Cross, Nettlecombe. Centred at approximately ST 0518 3931, the enclosure is defined by a narrow area of darker crop growth, probably a ditch, measuring up to 3 metres wide. The enclosure itself, which is roughly U-shaped, measures 56 metres long by 34 metres wide. There is no trace of an entranceway. [1-3]
Sources/Archives (4)
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1500347 (Original Monarch entry: 1500347)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12216
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: ST 03 NE154
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1500347
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35275
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 0518 3931 (60m by 46m) (Aerial Survey) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST03NE |
| Civil Parish | NETTLECOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Feb 3 2020 11:50AM
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