MEM25432 - Bronze Age clearance cairn on Ilkerton Ridge (Monument)
Summary
A circular stony 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 7195 4479. A circular stony mound was noted on Ilkerton Ridge during field survey following a wildfire in 2022. The mound was measured as 2 metres in diameter and 0.5 metres high. The mound was suggested to represent a clearance cairn of 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, IR047. [Mapped feature: #48268 IR047]
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Other Statuses/References
- Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7195 4479 (point) GPS Survey |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74SW |
| Civil Parish | LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Nov 10 2022 11:11AM
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