MEM25429 - Bronze Age clearance cairn on Ilkerton Ridge (Monument)

Summary

A small circular mound was noted during field survey following a wildfire in 2022. It was suggested to represent a clearance cairn of Bronze Age date.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

SS 7201 4480. A small circular peaty mound with some stone was noted on Ilkerton Ridge during field survey following a wildfire in 2022. The mound was measured as 1.2 metres in diameter and 0.4 metres high. The mound was suggested to represent a clearance cairn of 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, IR044. [Mapped feature: #48265 IR044]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 7201 4480 (point) GPS Survey
Map sheet SS74SW
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Nov 10 2022 11:03AM

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