MEM25422 - Late prehistoric cairn on Ilkerton Ridge (Monument)
Summary
An oval mound of stone and peat was noted during field survey following a wildfire in 2022. It was suggested to potentially represent a cairn of late Neolithic or Bronze Age date.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 7205 4470. An oval mound of stone and peat was noted on the summit spur of the southern end of Ilkerton Ridge during field survey following a wildfire in 2022. The mound was measured as 5.4 metres north to south, 4.6 metres east to west and 0.3 metres high. The mound was suggested to possibly represent a burial cairn of late Neolithic or Bronze Age date. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SEM341385 Report: Riley, H.. 2022. Walkover survey on Ilkerton Ridge, Lynton and Lynmouth, Devon, Exmoor National Park: Project report. Hazel Riley. p 15, IR036. [Mapped feature: #48258 IR036]
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Other Statuses/References
- Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7205 4470 (point) GPS Survey |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74SW |
| Civil Parish | LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Nov 10 2022 10:26AM
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