MDE21561 - Possible undated circular feature south of Upper Willingford Bridge (Monument)

Summary

A circular or spiral feature beside a track was noted during field survey in 1992.

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Full Description

SS 8155 3233. A circular or spiral feature with earthbanks 6 metres diameter and up to 0.5 metres high beside a track was noted during a field visit in 1992. [1] There is nothing recorded on historic mapping available to the Exmoor HER to account for a circular feature in this location, although it should be noted that various routeways across Molland Common are depicted traversing this area on the 25 inch 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps. [2-4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1>XY Report: Bannister, N.R. and Bannister, D.E.. 1992. Historic landscape survey of the Molland Estate, Nr South Molton, Devon. A6, 25 May 1992. [Mapped feature: #33857 A6]
  • <2> Map: 1841. Molland Tithe Map and Apportionment.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 54027
  • Devon SMR: SS83SW/31
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 8155 3233 (point)
Map sheet SS83SW
Civil Parish MOLLAND, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Feb 18 2019 3:20PM

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