MMO2557 - Possible Bronze Age round barrow on Porlock Allotment (Monument)

Summary

A mound visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork may be the remains of a round barrow of Bronze Age date. It may alternatively be non archaeological in origin.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

Full Description

A mound may be visible on aerial photographs of 1946 as an earthwork on Porlock Allotment, centred on circa SS 8408 4414. The earthwork is circular and approximately 10 metres in diameter. It may be the remains of a round barrow of Bronze Age date. It is not clearly visible on aerial photographs taken in later years and it must be considered possible that the apparent earthwork is non-archaeological in origin. [1,2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946 -1948. Vertical Aerial Photography. NMR RAF 106G/UK/1655 (F20) 4085-6 (11 July 1946).
  • <2>XY Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 84 SW. MD002184. [Mapped feature: #38989 ]
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1478592, Extant 14 July 2021.

External Links (1)

Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SW306
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1478592

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8408 4414 (14m by 14m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS84SW
Civil Parish OARE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jul 14 2021 4:21PM

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