MSO11866 - Bat's Castle, Croydon Hill, Luxborough (Place)
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
"Bat's Castle" printed on Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division 6 inch map. [1] Circular bank or flat topped mounds with possible square mound. [2,3] Classified as a military castle, but may be a hillfort (doubtful), folly or anything. [4] The 2018 MasterMap data states that Bat's Castle is approximately at SS 9719 4014, although no features are depicted here. [5] The mounds mentioned by [3] appear to be those recorded as possible gravel pits (MSO12280) and a burial cairn (MSO9091). [6]
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SSO1634 Map: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1962. 6" SS94SE.
- <2> SSO289 Aerial photograph: 1947. LHL CPE/UK/1980. 4290.
- <3> SSO708 Survey: Western Archaeological Trust. 1980s. Exmoor Aerial Photograph Survey. SS3740A.
- <4> SEM8675 Verbal communication: Various. 1900-. Somerset County Council / South West Heritage Trust staff comments. E Dennison, 29 June 1984.
- <5>XY SEM8545 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap. [Mapped feature: #46470 Approximate location of site, ]
- <6> SEM8630 Verbal communication: Various. 1993-. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Team staff comments. Catherine Dove, 21 January 2020.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Somerset SMR PRN: 34444
Location
| Grid reference | SS 9719 4014 (point) Label shown on map but no mapped earthworks etc |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94SE |
| Civil Parish | LUXBOROUGH, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
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Record last edited
Apr 4 2022 5:18PM
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