MSO9245 - Undated stony mound near Spangate (Monument)

A subcircular flat topped stony mound, measuring 16 metres across and 0.4 metres high was visible during field investigation in 2014. It is of uncertain date and purpose, though it may be a Bronze Age burial cairn.

Centred at SS 91375 40990 is a subcircular, flat topped stony mound. It has an irregular shape and a disturbed surface. It measures 16 metres across and is 0.4 metres high. The interpretation of this site is by no means certain. Its topographic position on a narrow saddle between the Avill valley and an unnamed combe running eastwards to Wootton Courtenay support its interpretation as a prehistoric cairn, as does its consolidated appearance. However, its irregular, almost subrectangular shape argues against this. On balance, the interpretation and dating are best left open. Surveyed at 1:2500 scale. [1] This feature was visble during field investigation in April 2014; it was surveyed using GPS and its position recorded as SS 91374 41002. [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]