MMO2229 - Possible prehistoric ring cairn on Shoulsbarrow Common (Monument)

Summary

A small ring bank is apparently visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs. It appears to be a prehistoric ring cairn, most likely dating to the Bronze Age. It is not clear whether this is actually the barrow recorded in MEM22300.

Please read the Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record .

Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A small ring bank is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs, located close to the summit of Shoulsbarrow Common, Challacombe. It appears to be a prehistoric ring cairn, most likely dating to the Bronze Age. Centred at approximately SS 7123 4028, the ring measures 15 metres in diameter, with the bank measuring approximately 2 to 3 metres wide. [1] It is not clear whether this is actually the round barrow mentioned in MEM22300. [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> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/2082 4106-07 (19 May 1947).
  • <2>XY Archive: English Heritage. 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 SW. MD002182. [Mapped feature: #39861 ]
  • <3> Verbal communication: Various. 1993-. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Team staff comments. Catherine Dove, 6 March 2013.
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1471343, Extant 19 January 2022.

External Links (1)

Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SW260
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1471343

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7123 4028 (19m by 20m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS74SW
Civil Parish CHALLACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jan 19 2022 2:32PM

Feedback?

Your feedback is welcome. If you can provide any new information about this record, please contact us.