MDE20481 - Possible Bronze Age barrow on North Molton Ridge (Monument)
Summary
A round mound, possibly a barrow, was noted on aerial photographs; however, field investigation in 1995 was unable to locate the feature.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A round mound, possibly a Bronze Age barrow was noted on North Molton Ridge on aerial photographs. [1-3] At 776 324. Several mounds were noted on aerial photographs but could not be found during field investigation. [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>XY SEM7406 Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS7732a. [Mapped feature: #43735 SS7732a]
- <2> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/CPE/UK/1980.3374 (April 1947).
- <3> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. MAM/12/045 and 12/055 (May 1977).
- <4> SMO7329 Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Various. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 22 February 1995.
- <5> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1053806, Extant 6 October 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1053806 (Pastscape entry: 1053806)
Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 17867
- Devon SMR: SS73SE/530
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE13273
- Local List Status (Require info)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 SE50
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1053806
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7795 3254 (29m by 27m) Aerial survey |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73SE |
| Civil Parish | NORTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Oct 6 2021 10:44AM
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