MDE20483 - Possible Bronze Age barrow on North Molton Ridge (Monument)

Summary

A round mound, possibly a Bronze Age barrow was noted on aerial photographs but could not be located in field investigation in 1995.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A round mound, possibly a Bronze Age barrow was noted on aerial photographs on North Molton Ridge. [1-3] At 776 324. Several mounds were noted on aerial photographs but could not be found during field investigation. [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>XY Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS7732a. [Mapped feature: #43737 SS7732a]
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/CPE/UK/1980.3374 (April 1947).
  • <3> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. MAM/12/045, 12/055 (May 1977).
  • <4> Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Various. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 22 February 1995.
  • <5> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1053806, Extant 6 October 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 17869
  • Devon SMR: SS73SE/532
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE13273
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 SE50
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1053806

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7761 3244 (33m by 33m) Aerial survey
Map sheet SS73SE
Civil Parish NORTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Oct 6 2021 10:41AM

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