MDE20813 - Possible undated subrectangular enclosure on Ilkerton Ridge (Monument)

Summary

A vegetational mark suggesting a subrectangular banked enclosure was noted on aerial photographs. It was not located during subsequent field survey.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A vegetational mark suggesting a subrectangular banked enclosure was noted on aerial photographs. [1-3] SS 7185 4478. Vegetational mark suggesting a subrectangular banked enclosure seen by McDonnell on aerial photographs [3]. SS 7185 4478. The area falls on a gentle east facing slope of heather, bracken and rough grass. No trace was found of this feature. [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> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/106G/UK/1655.4065 (July 1946).
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/CPE/UK/1980.4081 (April 1947).
  • <3>XY Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS7144C. [Mapped feature: #47050 ]
  • <4> Unpublished document: Sainsbury, I.S.S. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 6 September 1994.
  • <5> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1044052, Extant 17 January 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 18173
  • Devon SMR: SS74SW/89
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE12849
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SW121
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1044052

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7184 4477 (54m by 57m)
Map sheet SS74SW
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Jan 17 2022 10:20PM

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