MEM25402 - Late prehistoric recumbant stone on Thornworthy Common (Monument)

Summary

A recumbent stone slab was noted during field survey following a wildfire in 2022. It was suggested to represent a fallen standing stone of late Neolithic or Bronze Age date.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

SS 7154 4440. A recumbent stone slab on Thornworthy Common was noted during field survey following a wildfire in 2022. The stone was measured as 1.14 metres long, 0.42 metres wide and 0.12 metres thick. It was suggested to represent a fallen standing stone of late Neolithic or Bronze Age date. [1]

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Report: Riley, H.. 2022. Walkover survey on Ilkerton Ridge, Lynton and Lynmouth, Devon, Exmoor National Park: Project report. Hazel Riley. p 15, IR001. [Mapped feature: #48235 IR001]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 7154 4440 (point) GPS survey
Map sheet SS74SW
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Nov 9 2022 2:33PM

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