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HER Number:MDV28990
Name:Barrow on Gittisham Hill

Summary

Possible Prehistoric barrow to the north west of a line of other barrows.

Location

Grid Reference:SY 146 968
Map Sheet:SY19NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishGittisham
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishGITTISHAM

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SY19NW/71

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BARROW (Prehistoric - 698000 BC to 42 AD (Between))

Full description

Weddell, P. J., 1986, Untitled Source (Worksheet). SDV99715.

A possible previously unrecorded barrow, lying to the north west of a line of known barrows, in line with them. Dimensions 10.9m north south; 8.8m east west. Maximum height 0.3m; depression in centre and other disturbances to southwest, possibly the result of wartime activity. Sketch on worksheet.


Wardle, C. J., 1991, Untitled Source (Worksheet). SDV99716.

Diameter 12m, maximum height 0.3m; 2 depressions in centre.


Simpson, S. J. + Noble, S., 1993, Archaeological Survey and Management Study of Areas on Gittisham Hill, Farway Hill, and Broad Down, East Devon, 17 (Report - Survey). SDV123162.

Not located.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, 136, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 386 (Report - Survey). SDV101648.

SMR describe barrow 10.9 metres north/south by 8.8 metres east/west by 0.3 metres maximum height. Lies to northwest of, and in line with, other barrows. Depression in centre and other disturbances possibly result of wartime activity. This barrow was not located during field survey, at which time the area lay under tussocky grass and some patches of gorse.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 386 (Archive - Survey). SDV358490.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 386 (Report - Survey). SDV359019.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003-2004, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey, Site No. 2500 (Archive - Survey). SDV351568.

Mound 12 metres by 0.3 metre.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV101648Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. A4 Unbound + Digital. 136, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 386. [Mapped feature: #16054 ]
SDV123162Report - Survey: Simpson, S. J. + Noble, S.. 1993. Archaeological Survey and Management Study of Areas on Gittisham Hill, Farway Hill, and Broad Down, East Devon. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. 93.38. A4 Stapled + Digital. 17.
SDV351568Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003-2004. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. Digital + Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 2500.
SDV358490Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 386.
SDV359019Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. Site No. 386.
SDV99715Worksheet: Weddell, P. J.. 1986.
SDV99716Worksheet: Wardle, C. J.. 1991.

Associated Monuments

MDV28989Part of: Barrow Cemetery on Gittisham Hill (Monument)
MDV20172Related to: Barrow on Gittisham Hill (Monument)
MDV20173Related to: Barrow on Gittisham Hill (Monument)
MDV44156Related to: Barrow on Gittisham Hill (Monument)
MDV44157Related to: Barrow on Gittisham Hill (Monument)
MDV44158Related to: Barrow on Gittisham Hill (Monument)
MDV44159Related to: Barrow on Gittisham Hill (Monument)
MDV44160Related to: Barrow on Gittisham Hill (Monument)
MDV44161Related to: Barrow or Ring Cairn on Gittisham Hill (Monument)
MDV10932Related to: Bowl Barrow North-North-East of Putts Corner, Forming Part of a Round Barrow Cemetery on Gittisham Hill, Gittisham (Monument)
MDV20174Related to: Ring Cairn on Gittisham Hill (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV3367 - Unnamed Event
  • EDV3368 - Unnamed Event
  • EDV3369 - Archaeological survey and management study of areas on Gittisham Hill, Farway Hill, and Broad Down, East Devon
  • EDV3370 - East Devon heathlands archaeological survey

Date Last Edited:Apr 1 2016 2:12PM