MDE20364 - Possible Bronze Age barrow on Parracombe Common (Monument)
Summary
A very low mound, possibly a barrow, lies to the southeast of a possible henge monument. This may be a circular feature previously identified on aerial photographs.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A very low mound, possible barrow, lying 34 metres from the 'henge' (MDE1064). This may be the circular feature identified on aerial photographs by R Macdonnell's survey; alternatively, it may be an additional subsurface feature. [1-3] Monument record reviewed as part of NRHE to HER pilot project. [4,5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <2> SEM7408 Aerial photograph: Meridian Air Maps. 1977-1978. Infrared False Colour Aerial Photography. MAM 13/120 (May 1977).
- <3> SEM7959 Archive: Devon County Council. Various. Devon SMR / HER records / parish files - Exmoor records. SS64SE/64, T Greeves, site visit, 17 December 1980.
- <4> SEM8323 Archive: Historic England. 2016. NRHE to HER prototype website test. 1571732.
- <5> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1571732, Extant 12 July 2016.
- <11> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/CPE/UK 1980 4086 (April 1947).
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Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 12588
- Devon SMR: SS64SE/64
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 64 SE168
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1571732
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 6922 4488 (25m by 22m) (Surveyed) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS64SE |
| Civil Parish | PARRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
May 5 2021 5:00PM
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