MEM25214 - Iron Age or Roman enclosure northwest of Huish Barton (Monument)

Summary

The incomplete cropmark of a possible Iron Age or Roman enclosure can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2010.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The incomplete cropmark of a possible Iron Age or Roman enclosure can be seen on HE Reconnaissance aerial photographs taken in 2010. This is situated to the northwest of Huish Barton at ST 0492 3876. Three sides of this possible square enclosure can be seen; no southeastern side is visible. Other nearby cropmarks includes a short L shaped ditch to the north and a faint group of ditches to the south, some of which may form enclosures. [1] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Unknown. 2010. Oblique aerial photographs of selected sites across Exmoor National Park. NMR 27245_001-007, 28 June 2010.
  • <2>XY Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1595657, Added 30 May 2022. [Mapped feature: #47981 ]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: ST 03 NW129
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1595657

Map

Location

Grid reference ST 0492 3876 (point)
Map sheet ST03NW
Civil Parish NETTLECOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Apr 28 2023 11:18AM

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