Monument Number 914934 |
| Hob Uid: 914934 | |
Location :
Devon
North Devon
Martinhoe
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| Grid Ref : SS6598147919 |
| Summary : An enclosure, possibly dating to the medieval or post medieval period, is visible on aerial photographs as a curved bank to the east of Mill Cliff Wood. The enclosure, which is roughly circular, is situated on a east projecting hill spur and is not depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting it was abandoned prior to the publication date of 1889. |
More information : SS 658 479. A fairly substantial curving bank to the east of Mill Cliff Wood. (1)
This bank is visible on Air Photos (2) centred at SS 6587 4794.
A curving bank of post-medieval origin 3m wide and up to 1m high. Located on the downhill western side, it cuts across a projecting hillspur in an area of improved pasture which is now reverting to bracken and furze.
No survey action. (3)
An enclosure, possibly dating to the medieval or post medieval period, is visible on aerial photographs as a curved bank to the east of Mill Cliff Wood. The enclosure, which is roughly circular and aligned east-west, is situated on a east projecting hillspur and appears to enclose the summit of this hillspur. The curved bank described above is the western end of the enclosure, which on aerial photographs can be seen to continue around to the east meeting in a point at SS 6592 4796. The enclosure measures approximately 140 metres across and encloses an area of 0.7 hectares. The unusual irregular shape of the enclosure suggests it may be a tree-ring or stock enclosure. It is not depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting that it was abandoned prior to this date (4-5). |