MSO10030 - Possible undated cairn on Croydon Hill (Monument)

Summary

A cairn is depicted on historic mapping, situated on the Dunster and Luxborough Parish boundary. No trace of the cairn was visible in 1998, although the site had been afforested.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A cairn is depicted on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map on the Dunster and Luxborough Parish boundary on Croyden Hill at SS 9732 4005. [1] No evidence could be found for this cairn: the area has been afforested and is covered with thick conifers. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Riley, H.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 1 May 1998.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. Somerset 47(5).

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO9476
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SE97
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1139551
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 13467

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9731 4006 (20m by 21m)
Map sheet SS94SE
Civil Parish DUNSTER, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET
Civil Parish LUXBOROUGH, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jan 8 2020 10:51AM

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