MSO10072 - Possible Bronze Age barrow east of Hele Bridge (Monument)
Summary
A mound 20 metres in diameter, possibly a Bronze Age round barrow, visible on aerial photographs taken in 1981.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An earthwork mound visible on aerial photographs could be the remains of a Bronze Age round barrow. It measures 20 metres across and is centred at SS 9400 2810. [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. Somerset CPD CS 969 9703-4 (5 November 1981).
- <2>XY SMO7522 Archive: RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 92 NW. AF1131882. [Mapped feature: #47913 ]
- <3> SMO6669 Collection: Winton, H.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS92NW.
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1155315, Extant 11 April 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1155315 (Pastscape entry: 1155315)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO1106
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO9050
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 92 NW87
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1155315
- Somerset SMR PRN: 13798
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9397 2806 (31m by 32m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS92NW |
| Civil Parish | BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 11 2022 4:29PM
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