MSO10083 - Undated circular enclosure on Lype Common (Monument)
Summary
A circular enclosure on Lype Common, 22m in diameter. It is defined by a ditch and bank but is of uncertain date and function. It was visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947 and 1969.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The earthwork remains of a small circular enclosure of unknown date and function seen on Lype Common at SS 9550 3702. The enclosure is defined by an outer ditch and an inner bank and has a diameter of 22 metres. The enclosure was seen as an earthwork and mapped from aerial photographs. [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> SMO7525 Archive: Small, F.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 NE. AF1133887.
- <2> SSO394 Aerial photograph: 11-APR-1947. RAF CPE/UK/1980 4337 11-APR-1947.
- <3> SSO93 Aerial photograph: 26-NOV-1969. CUCAP (BAE 91-92).
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1166220, Extant 26 April 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1166220 (Original Monarch entry: 1166220)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO1161
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7500
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NE98
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1166220
- Somerset SMR PRN: 13920
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9549 3701 (28m by 25m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93NE |
| Civil Parish | LUXBOROUGH, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Apr 26 2022 2:51PM
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