MMO743 - Post-medieval earthworks on Blagdon Hill (Monument)
Summary
Linear ditches and a square sunken feature, possibly a building platform, were visible as earthworks on the western slopes of Blagdon Hill on vertical air photographs taken in 1947. These features may be post-medieval in date.
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Linear ditches and square sunken feature, possibly a building platform, visible on vertical aerial photographs on the western slopes of Blagdon Hill, SS 9671 3338. These features may be post-medieval in date. [1,2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1944 3151-2 (23 January 1947).
- <2> SMO7520 Archive: Dyer, C.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 SE. AF1118137.
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1121075, Extant 5 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1121075 (Original Monarch entry: 1121075)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO8937
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SE70
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1121075
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9670 3338 (119m by 102m) Aerial Survey |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93SE |
| Civil Parish | BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 5 2022 10:04AM
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