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| HER Number: | MDV110882 |
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| Name: | Springhead to east of Great Seaside, Branscombe |
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Summary
A large circular feature observed on the ground and on aerial phography is probably a former springhead. Alternatively it could represent the remains of a quarry.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SY 209 884 |
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| Map Sheet: | SY28NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Branscombe |
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| District | East Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BRANSCOMBE |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- NATURAL FEATURE (Unknown date)
Full description
Matthews, J., July 2014, Earth Circle (Correspondence). SDV358033.
Large circular feature observed on ground and on aerial photograph.
Hegarty, C., July 2014, Earth Circle (Personal Comment). SDV358034.
There are a lot of quarries in the area and that is a probably interpretation. Alternatively, the topography may support the interpretation that the earthwork is a former springhead and the 'large circular feature' appears to support this.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV358033 | Correspondence: Matthews, J.. July 2014. Earth Circle. Email Correspondence regarding circular feature. Digital. [Mapped feature: #2676 ] |
| SDV358034 | Personal Comment: Hegarty, C.. July 2014. Earth Circle. |
Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Mar 27 2015 3:39PM |
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