MSO9337 - Possible Bronze Age barrows on Varle Hill (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Two mounds, possibly natural, or possibly barrows, are noted from aerial photographs. [1,2] Field investigation as part of the RCHME East Exmoor Project revealed no features in the general locality, which has been cultivated in the past, but which has now reverted to gorse and rough pasture. [3] The features described by the previous authorites could not be identified on the available aerial photographs consulted during a survey of the area.[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> SSO708 Survey: Western Archaeological Trust. 1980s. Exmoor Aerial Photograph Survey. Gazetteer Number: 8831.
- <2> SMO4069 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Oblique Aerial Photograph. HSL.UK.71-177 Run 89, 8657 (September 1971).
- <3> SMO7322 Unpublished document: Riley, H.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 24 July 1997.
- <4> SMO7042 Unpublished document: Winton, H.. 1999. RCHME/EH Aerial Photographers Comment. RCHME: Winsford Hill, East Exmoor, 20 December 1999.
- <5> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 932843, Extant 1 February 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=932843 (Pastscape entry: 932843)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11222
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 83 SE22
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 932843
- Somerset SMR PRN: 33558
Location
Grid reference | SS 8818 3168 (point) Estimated from sources |
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Map sheet | SS83SE |
Civil Parish | DULVERTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Feb 1 2022 2:41PM
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