MSO11238 - Undated circular enclosure at eastern end of Gallox Hill (Monument)
Summary
A circular enclosure was noted on aerial photographs as either a cropmark or earthwork. It was not visible on the ground during a later site visit.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Small circular enclosure on steep east facing slope at eastern end of Gallox Hill showing as crop differentiation or earthwork. [1] SS 9875 4272. Possible earthwork enclosure seen on air photographs taken July 1979. [2] Nothing found on the ground. [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>XY SSO221 Aerial photograph: 1979. Historic Environment Service, 79.2.13-15. Historic Environment Service, 79.2.13-15. [Mapped feature: #34035 ]
- <2> SMO4109 Serial: Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. 1851-. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. (I Burrow) Volume 124 (1980), p 124.
- <3> SMO7329 Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Various. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 7 April 1998.
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 36934, Extant 18 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- https://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=36934 (Pastscape entry: 36934)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO9428
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SE33
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 36934
- Somerset SMR PRN: 33576
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9880 4274 (124m by 120m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94SE |
| Civil Parish | DUNSTER, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 18 2022 1:34PM
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