MMO1158 - Circular enclosure on Monkham Hill (Monument)
Summary
Earthwork remains of a circular single ditched enclosure of unknown date visible in low scrub and trees on aerial photographs taken in 1947. The enclosure has a diameter of 45 m and no indication of an entrance in the encircling ditch.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The earthwork remains of a circular single ditched enclosure seen on Monkham Hill in low scrub and trees. The enclosure has a diameter of 45 metres. The site was seen as an earthwork and mapped from aerial photographs. No trace of an entrance or any other associated features could be seen. [1]
Sources/Archives (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9860 3871 (51m by 51m) (Aerial Survey) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93NE |
| Civil Parish | LUXBOROUGH, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1166194 (Original Monarch entry: 1166194)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO10079
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7498
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NE95
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1166194
- Somerset SMR PRN: 13916
Record last edited
Feb 1 2013 2:56PM
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