MMO1031 - Possible post-medieval pillow mounds north of Hone Lane, Bridgetown (Monument)
Summary
Three mounds, thought to be post-medieval pillow mounds, are visible as earthworks on vertical aerial photographs taken in 1947 and 1964 in a patch of rough ground.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
At least three linear mounds (15 metres by 5 metres) are visible as earthworks on vertical aerial photographs in a patch of rough ground to the north of Hone Lane, Bridgetown. These features may be post-medieval pillow mounds. [1-3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1944 3157-8 (23 January 1947).
- <2> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 543/2821 (F62) 0274-5 (27 April 1964).
- <3> SMO7523 Archive: Dyer, C.. 1998-1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 SW. AF1133201.
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1133899, Extant 9 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1133899 (Original Monarch entry: 1133899)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7230
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SW85
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1133899
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9268 3287 (66m by 31m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93SW |
| Civil Parish | EXTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 9 2022 9:51PM
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