MMO2643 - Possible Bronze Age cairn on Furzehill Common (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A small circular mound is visible on aerial photographs as a slight earthwork on the northern edge of the summit of Furzehill Common, Lynton and Lynmouth. Centred at approximately SS 7339 4498, the cairn measures some 4.5 metres in diameter. It is most likely the remains of a prehistoric cairn, possibly Bronze Age. Two similar cairns are visible nearby (see MDE12865 and MDE8989). [1,2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 540/931 4084-85 (8 November 1952).
- <2>XY SMO7565 Archive: English Heritage. 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 SW. MD002182. [Mapped feature: #42360 ]
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1480262, Extant 19 January 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1480262 (Pastscape entry: 1480262)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SW285
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1480262
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7339 4498 (6m by 6m) Aerial Survey |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74SW |
| Civil Parish | LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 19 2022 3:59PM
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