MEM25074 - Medieval or post-medieval peat stand or boundary marker on Castle Common (Monument)

Summary

A peaty mound was noted during field survey in 2017. It was suggested the mound could represent the remains of a decayed peat stack, or the remains of a boundary feature that marked the Challacombe and Brayford Parish boundary.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

SS 70933 39251. A subrectangular, peaty mound, 2.6 metres north to south by 2.2 metres east to west and 0.5 metres high was noted during field survey in 2017 within an area of disused turbary. It may represent the remains of a decayed peat stack, or the remains of a boundary feature that marked the Challacombe and Brayford Parish boundary, which runs close to the site. [1]

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Report: Riley, H.. 2018. Archaeological walkover survey: Wallover Down, South Regis Common, Castle Common and Fullaford Down. Hazel Riley. BCC17007; p 17-18. [Mapped feature: #47674 BCC17007]

External Links (0)

Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 7093 3925 (point)
Map sheet SS73NW
Civil Parish BRAYFORD, NORTH DEVON, DEVON
Civil Parish CHALLACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Oct 26 2021 3:11PM

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