Historic England research records

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 1465003
Hob Uid: 1465003
Location : Devon North Devon Lynton and Lynmouth
Grid Ref : SS7314045200
Summary : A mound on Furzehill Common might be the earthwork remains of a cairn or barrow of Bronze Age date. Visible on aerial photographs of 1952, the mound appears very low in height, possibly showing evidence of disturbance.
More information : A mound centred on circa SS 73144520, an area of Furzehill Common enclosed during the post-medieval period, might be the earthwork remains of a cairn or barrow of Bronze Age date. Visible on aerial photographs of 1952, the mound appears very low in height, with a central depression, possibly showing evidence of disturbance or robbing. Several similar earthworks are recorded further to the south on Furzehill Common. (1)

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Source Number : 1
Source : Vertical aerial photograph reference number
Source details : RAF 540/931 (F20) 3035-6 08-NOV-1952
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Bronze Age
Display Date : Bronze Age
Monument End Date : -700
Monument Start Date : -2600
Monument Type : Mound, Cairn, Round Barrow
Evidence : Levelled Earthwork

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SS 74 NW 122
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Related Warden Records :

Associated Monuments : 35391
Relationship type : General association

Associated Monuments : 35394
Relationship type : General association

Related Activities :

Associated Activities : Primary, ENGLISH HERITAGE: EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK NMP
Activity type : AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH INTERPRETATION
Start Date : 2007-04-01
End Date : 2009-07-01

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 1465003