MSO9337 - Possible Bronze Age barrows on Varle Hill (Monument)

Summary

Two mounds on Varle Hill were noted on aerial photographs and thought to be either Bronze Age barrows or natural features. They could not be found during field investigation in 1997.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Two mounds, possibly natural, or possibly barrows, are noted from aerial photographs. [1,2] Field investigation as part of the RCHME East Exmoor Project revealed no features in the general locality, which has been cultivated in the past, but which has now reverted to gorse and rough pasture. [3] The features described by the previous authorites could not be identified on the available aerial photographs consulted during a survey of the area.[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> Survey: Western Archaeological Trust. 1980s. Exmoor Aerial Photograph Survey. Gazetteer Number: 8831.
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Oblique Aerial Photograph. HSL.UK.71-177 Run 89, 8657 (September 1971).
  • <3> Unpublished document: Riley, H.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 24 July 1997.
  • <4> Unpublished document: Winton, H.. 1999. RCHME/EH Aerial Photographers Comment. RCHME: Winsford Hill, East Exmoor, 20 December 1999.
  • <5> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 932843, Extant 1 February 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11222
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 83 SE22
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 932843
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 33558

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Grid reference SS 8818 3168 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet SS83SE
Civil Parish DULVERTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Feb 1 2022 2:41PM

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