MSO7001 - Alleged earthworks east of Setta Barrow (Monument)

Summary

Two large circular mounds and one semicircular ditch have been reported in this area, but these could not be found during field investigation in 1995.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

Full Description

SS 7260 3807; SS 7267 3802; SS 7265 3808 Two large circular mounds and one semicircular ditch, all near and to the east of Setta Barrow were seen on aerial photographs. [1-2] This site was not located in the Exmoor National Park Authority (ENPA) Farm Conservation Scheme evaluation. [3] SS 726 380. No trace of these alleged mounds and ditch in an area of rough grass and peat hags. Possibly a misinterpretation of natural features such as pools and gulleys which have dried out in the peat. [4] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [5]

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. LHL CPE/UK/1980 3446 (April 1947).
  • <2> Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS7238.
  • <3> Report: Broomhead, R. 1991. ENPA FCS report.
  • <4> Unpublished document: Sainsbury, I.S.S. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 3 August 1995.
  • <5> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 909528, Extant 29 November 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11416
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 NW27
  • National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 909528
  • Somerset SMR PRN (Somerset): 33789

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7262 3805 (101m by 86m) (3 map features)
Map sheet SS73NW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Nov 29 2021 9:28PM

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