MSO6257 - Disputed Bronze Age burial cairns on Dunkery Hill (Monument)
Summary
Three alleged Bronze Age burial cairns were noted on aerial photographs, but field investigation in 1965 identified the features as natural in origin.
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 9222 4285 and SS 9233 4291. Marks on aerial photographs. [1] SS 9212 4287; SS 9217 4290; SS 9222 4288. Possible cairns, plotted from aerial photographs. [2] The marks shown on aerial photographs are not cairns. Surface water has washed soil downthe hillside and this has caused patches of more luxuriant vegetation. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SMO5303 Map: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Map Collection Reference . Corr 6 inch (L V Grinsell, undated).
- <2>XY SMO4067 Aerial photograph: Aerial photograph reference number . (RAF CPE/UK/1980/3231-2. [Mapped features: #46638 ; #46639 ; #46640 ]
- <3> SMO7319 Unpublished document: PITCHER, GHP. Field Investigators Comments. Ordnance Survey visit, 18 June 1965.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=37002 (Pastscape entry: 37002)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO10449
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SW16
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 37002
- Somerset SMR PRN: 19429
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9217 4288 (100m by 30m) (Centred on) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94SW |
| Civil Parish | WOOTTON COURTENAY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 5 2020 10:58AM
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