MDE1202 - Possible prehistoric standing stones on Little Melcombe (Monument)

Summary

Two standing stones were reported on Bray Common in the early 20th Century. A field visit in 1973 could find no trace in an area of partially reclaimed moorland.

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Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

On Bray Common, Little Melcombe. Longitude 3 degrees. 49' 46": Latitude 51 degrees. 8' 2", two stones spaced 27 feet 3 inches apart, and the largest being 8 inches by 5 inches by 29 inches high. Not marked on the Ordnance Survey map, but does exist. [1] There is no trace of the two stones on Little Melcombe which is an area of partially reclaimed moorland. [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>XY Article in serial: Chanter, J.F. + Worth, R.H.. 1905. The Rude Stone Monuments of Exmoor and its Borders. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 37. I. 396, Plan, plate 10, Figure 1. [Mapped feature: #29343 ]
  • <2> Unpublished document: Fletcher, M.J.. Field Investigators Comments. Ordnance Survey visit, 4 March 1973.
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 35055, Extant 24 November 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR (Devonshire): SS73NW/523
  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 1580
  • Exmoor National Park Authority HER number: MDE20243
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE20091
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 NW16
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 35055

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Grid reference SS 7196 3885 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet SS73NW
Civil Parish BRAYFORD, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Nov 24 2021 2:20PM

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