MDE20719 - Possible Bronze Age barrows northwest of West Swincombe (Monument)
Summary
Three round mounds, thought possibly to be Bronze Age barrows, were noted on aerial photographs.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Three round mounds were noted on aerial photographs to the northwest of West Swincombe Farmstead. It was suggested that they may possibly be barrows. The grid references provided were SS 6894 4172, SS 6890 4170 and SS 6898 4183.[1,2]
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/CPE/UK/1980 3143 (April 1947).
- <2>XY SEM7406 Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS6841B. [Mapped features: #46391 SS6841B; #46392 SS6841B; #46393 SS6841B]
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Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 17973
- Devon SMR: SS64SE/87
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 6894 4177 (84m by 141m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS64SE |
| Civil Parish | CHALLACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Dec 3 2019 3:09PM
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