MEM25413 - Late prehistoric standing stone north of Shallowford (Monument)

Summary

An upright stone with a rounded top in an area of little surface stone was noted during field survey following a wildfire in 2022. It was suggested to be of late Neolithic or Bronze Age date.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

SS 7135 4533. An upright stone with a rounded top in an area of little surface stone was noted during field survey following a wildfire in 2022. The stone was measured as 0.3 metres long, 0.3 metres wide and 0.4 metres high. It was suggested to represent a standing stone of late Neolithic or Bronze Age date, and may be associated with MEM25414. [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, IR013. [Mapped feature: #48248 IR013]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 7135 4533 (point) GPS Survey
Map sheet SS74NW
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Nov 9 2022 3:27PM

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