MSO7610 - Possible Bronze Age cairn on North Hill (Monument)
Summary
A substantial circular mound. Where the surface is visible there appears to be a high stone content. It may be a prehistoric burial cairn.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A probable Bronze Age cairn lies on North Hill at SS 94293 47649. It was recorded as part of the RCHME survey of the ENPA holding on North Hill. Full details in survey report. [1] The cairn referred to above [1] is visible on aerial photographs. The cairn is centred at SS 9429 4764 and measures about 7 metres in diameter. [2,3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SMO5780 Report: Riley, H. and Wilson-North, R.. 1997. The field archaeology of North Hill: An archaeological survey of the Exmoor National Park holding.
- <2> SMO4069 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Oblique Aerial Photograph. NMR SS 9447/12 (21106/11) (9 Feburary 2001).
- <3>XY SMO7542 Archive: Severn Estuary Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment: SS 94 NW. MD000133. [Mapped feature: #46825 ]
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1102280 (Original Monarch entry: 1102280)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO646
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12432
- Local List Status (Require info)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 NW97
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1102280
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35632
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 94296 47650 (21m by 21m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94NW |
| Civil Parish | MINEHEAD WITHOUT, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Events/Activities (3)
Record last edited
Nov 25 2020 9:55AM
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