MSO10864 - Possible undated mound south of Chains Barrow (Monument)

Summary

A mound was noted on aerial photographs but could not be found during field investigation.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Small mound with surrounding bank. [1-3] SS 7335 4133. A small mound with surrounding bank seen by McDonnell on aerial photorgaphs [3]. SS 7335 4133. The reference falls on fairly steep improved ground which is now reverting back to rough grass and rushes, a damp area covered by old peat cuttings and wet hollows. There is no trace of the alleged mound seen on aerial photographs. [4] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [5]

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. CPE/UK/1980 3150 (April 1947).
  • <2> Aerial photograph: September 19. HSL.UK.71-167 Run 73. 7588.
  • <3> Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS7341.
  • <4>XY Unpublished document: Sainsbury, I.S.S. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 26 June 1995. [Mapped feature: #46977 ]
  • <5> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 895560, Extant 13 January 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO6978
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SW67
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 895560
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 33002

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 7335 4133 (point)
Map sheet SS74SW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jan 13 2022 12:23PM

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