MSO11849 - Possible enclosure on Codsend Moors (Monument)

Summary

A small circular enclosure was noted on aerial photographs dating from 1982; however, the only evidence on the ground noted for the site was

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

Small circular enclosure set within field system (MSO9193). [1,2] A short scarp, 9 metres long was the only indication of the sub-circular enclosure within the larger prehistoric field system. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Survey: Western Archaeological Trust. 1980s. Exmoor Aerial Photograph Survey. 8740.
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Meridian Air Maps. 1982. Infrared False Colour Aerial Photography. 2246.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. Field Investigators Comment. 17 September 1987.

External Links (1)

Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SE37
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 36065
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 34427

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 8711 4054 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet SS84SE
Civil Parish CUTCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jan 26 2022 12:49PM

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