MDE20848 - Possible prehistoric enclosure on Black Ball (Monument)

Summary

A small circular enclosure showing as a low, ploughed out bank on aerial photographs was thought to be a possible prehistoric feature. It was not detected during field investigation in 1995.

Please read the Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record .

Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

SS 8221 3081. A small circular enclosure is showing as a low, ploughed out bank. Possibly a prehistoric feature. Good on aerial photographs dating to 1977 .[1,2] Boundary banks extant with associated ‘lazybeds’. Three main areas of Smallacombe, Anstey and Whitemoor. [3] SS 8220 3083. A circular feature was noted on aerial photographs, but no trace was detected during field investigation in 1995. [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: Meridian Air Maps. 1977-1978. Infrared False Colour Aerial Photography. MAM/12/041 (May 1977).
  • <2> Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS8230B.
  • <3> Report: Bannister, N.R. and Bannister, D.E.. 1992. Historic landscape survey of the Molland Estate, Nr South Molton, Devon. 4 June 1992, A23-A25.
  • <4> Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Various. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 17 April 1995.
  • <5> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1052266, Extant 2 February 2022.

External Links (0)

Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 18372
  • Devon SMR: SS83SW/13
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE13242
  • Local List Status (No)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 83 SW57
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1052266

Map

Find a placename, postcode or grid reference

Map layers

Base layers

Info

Record list

Tools

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8221 3081 (51m by 41m)
Map sheet SS83SW
Civil Parish MOLLAND, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Record last edited

Feb 2 2022 3:27PM

Feedback?

Your feedback is welcome. If you can provide any new information about this record, please contact us.