MEM25120 - Possible late prehistoric burial cairn east of Furzehill Common (Monument)

Summary

A small stony mound was noted in 2009 and was suggested to be of sepulchral origin.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A rather amorphous mound lies on the east edge of Furzehill Common at SS 7381 4450. The mound is 3.8 metres north to south, 0.3 metres east to west and 0.3 metres high and has been disturbed by a vehicle track on its east side. The mound is probably a prehistoric sepulchral cairn. It was recorded using hand held GPS during reconnaissance of the area. [1] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Unpublished document: Riley, H.. Field Investigators Comments. English Heritage Field Investigation, 2009. [Mapped feature: #47804 ]
  • <2> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1500864, Added 19 January 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Candidate)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SW295
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1500864

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 7381 4450 (point)
Map sheet SS74SW
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2022 4:43PM

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