MDE20562 - Possible prehistoric stone setting east of Higher Westland Farm (Monument)
Summary
A map from 1797 notes the presence of 'five stones', marking the corner of the parish boundary. It is possible these formed a stone setting, which was used to mark the boundary.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Robert Ballment's plan of Rowley Down dated 1797 shows "five stones" on corner of boundary of land attached to Little Rowley. Also on parish boundary. Possibly a stone setting which was used to mark parish boundary. [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>XY SEM7791 Map: Ballment, R.. 1797. Plan of Rowley Down. [Mapped feature: #43196 ]
- <2> SEM8337 Unpublished document: Timms, S.. 1983. Devon SMR Parish File: Rowley Down.
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 910088, Extant 10 November 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=910088 (Pastscape entry: 910088)
Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 20009
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 20010
- Devon SMR: SS64SE/112
- Devon SMR: SS64SE/112/1
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE10893
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE20563
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 64 SE59
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 910088
Location
| Grid reference | SS 6632 4272 (point) Historic mapping |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS64SE |
| Civil Parish | CHALLACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
| Civil Parish | PARRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Nov 10 2021 2:56PM
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