MSO7610 - Possible Bronze Age cairn on North Hill (Monument)

Summary

A substantial circular mound. Where the surface is visible there appears to be a high stone content. It may be a prehistoric burial cairn.

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A probable Bronze Age cairn lies on North Hill at SS 94293 47649. It was recorded as part of the RCHME survey of the ENPA holding on North Hill. Full details in survey report. [1] The cairn referred to above [1] is visible on aerial photographs. The cairn is centred at SS 9429 4764 and measures about 7 metres in diameter. [2,3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Report: Riley, H. and Wilson-North, R.. 1997. The field archaeology of North Hill: An archaeological survey of the Exmoor National Park holding. RCHME.
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Oblique Aerial Photograph. NMR SS 9447/12 (21106/11) (9 Feburary 2001).
  • <3>XY Archive: Dickson, A.. 2007. Severn Estuary Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment: SS 94 NW. MD000133. [Mapped feature: #46825 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1102280, Extant 11 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO646
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12432
  • Local List Status (Require info)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 NW97
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1102280
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 35632

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Grid reference Centred SS 94296 47650 (21m by 21m)
Map sheet SS94NW
Civil Parish MINEHEAD WITHOUT, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

May 11 2022 4:19PM

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