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| Name: | Linear feature west of the rampart at Wind Hill |
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| ENPHER Monument Number: | MEM23711 |
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| Type of Record: | Monument |
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| Grid Reference: | SS 7402 4934 |
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| Parish: | COUNTISBURY, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Summary
Geophysical survey in 2012 noted a linear feature. It was suggested to be a build up of deposits along the western side of the extant hillfort earthworks, the fill of a hollow way following the earthworks or possibly an internal rampart ditch.
Monument Type(s):
Description
Geophysical survey in 2012 noted a linear feature orientated northwest to southeast at c.SS 7401 4933. It was suggested to be a build up of deposits along the western side of the extant hillfort earthworks (MDE1236), the fill of a hollow way following the earthworks or, less likely but still possible, an internal ditch associated with the rampart. [1]
<1> Dean, R., 2012, An archaeological gradiometer and earth resistance survey: Land at Countisbury Castle, Wind Hill, Lynmouth, Devon, 15 (Report). SEM8404.
Sources and Further Reading
| [1] | SEM8404 - Report: Dean, R.. 2012. An archaeological gradiometer and earth resistance survey: Land at Countisbury Castle, Wind Hill, Lynmouth, Devon. 15. |
Related records
| MDE1236 | Part of: Countisbury Castle or Wind Hill Promontory Fort (Monument) |
Other References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- SHINE Candidate (Possible)
| Date Last Edited: | Nov 15 2016 10:55AM |
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