MMO2378 - Undated earthwork bank on Hoccombe Hill (Monument)
Summary
An earthwork bank is visible on aerial photographs close to the summit of Hoccombe Hill. Its precise date and function are not clear.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An earthwork bank is visible on aerial photographs close to the summit of Hoccombe Hill, Brendon. Located at SS 7847 4384, the bank runs approximately east-west and measures some 125 metres in length. Its precise date and function are not clear, although it is not depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map and therefore is likely to be earlier than the post medieval period. [1-3]
Sources/Archives (3)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7846 4384 (126m by 27m) (Aerial Survey) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74SE |
| Civil Parish | BRENDON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1476012 (Pastscape entry: 1476012)
Other Statuses/References
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SE227
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1476012
Record last edited
Jul 19 2016 3:48PM
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