See important guidance on the use of this record.

If you have any comments or new information about this record, please email us.

Summary

Prehistoric bowl barrow on Witheridge Moor one of a linear group of four

Location

Protected Status

• Scheduled Monument 1016651: Bowl barrow 610m south east of Elworthy Cross
• SHINE: Prehistoric barrow, one of a linear group of four on Witheridge Moor

Other References/Statuses

• National Monuments Record: 35611
• Old DCC SMR Ref: SS81NE/6
• Old SAM County Ref: 472
• Old SAM Ref: 32210
• Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division: SS81NW 6

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• BOWL BARROW (Bronze Age - 2200 BC to 701 BC (Between))

Full description

Griffith, F. M., Untitled Source (Personal Comment). SDV343348.

Visible on National Monuments Record aerial photograph 81979. The moor has now been reclaimed, and the barrow has ploughmarks right across it.

Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1970, SS81NW6 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV341969.

Site visited on 14th April 1970, Flat topped round barrow 0.8 metres high with no ditch and only minor excavation in the top. In early enclosed but un-reclaimed moorland. Other details: Plan, Site B.

Grinsell, L. V., 1970, The Barrows of North Devon, 129 (Article in Serial). SDV7849.

Site visit 27th May 1958. Wet moor. Mound broad and flat. Diameter 28 paces, height 1.5 feet.

Department of Environment, 1974, Four Round Barrows near Elworthy Cross (Schedule Document). SDV341912.

Other details: Monument 472.

Department of Environment, 1974, Round Barrows Near Elworthy Cross (Schedule Document). SDV343345.

Additional area and change of title: 2 further barrows included in the Schedule.

National Monuments Record, 1979, SS8515, 1520/153 (Aerial Photograph). SDV343342.

Weston, S., 1983, List of Field Monument Warden Visits 1983 (Un-published). SDV343247.

Griffith, F. M., 1988, DAP/KF, 1 (Aerial Photograph). SDV57441.

Gerrard, H., 1998, 149848, 149848 (Un-published). SDV343346.

Site visit 19th October 1998. A bowl barrow situated on a prominent upland ridge known as Witheridge Moor. It is one of a group of four barrows which straddle this ridge. The monument survives as a circular mound which measures 38 metres in diameter and is 0.9 metres high. The surrounding ditch from which material to construct the mound was derived survives as a buried feature.

Department for Culture, Media and Sport, 1999, Bowl Barrow 610 Metres South-east of Elworthy Cross (Schedule Document). SDV343347.

The monument includes a bowl barrow situated on a prominent upland ridge known as Witheridge Moor. It is one of a group of four barrows which straddle this ridge. The monument survives as a circular mound which measures 38 metres in diameter and is 0.9 metres high. The surrounding ditch from which material to construct the mound was derived survives as a buried feature, approximately 5 metres wide. Other details: Monument 32210.

English Heritage, 2009, Heritage at Risk Register 2009: South West, 105 (Report - non-specific). SDV342694.

Extensive significant problems. Principal vulnerability plant growth.

English Heritage, 2010, Heritage at Risk Register 2010: South West, 97 (Report - non-specific). SDV344777.

National Monuments Record, 2011, 35611 (National Monuments Record Database). SDV346400.

Two Bronze Age bowl barrows on Witheridge Moor, part of a group. This eastern barrow is 38 metres in diameter and 0.9 metres high.

Payne, S., 2011, Farm Environment Plan Survey Visit (Personal Comment). SDV348588.

Site visit to Witheridge Moor to survey targeted areas for Farm Environment Plan. Survey revealed that the barrow was in fair condition, covered by bracken with a single hawthorn on top. Some badger/rabbit activity affecting the barrow.

English Heritage, 2011, Heritage at Risk Register 2011: South West, 102 (Report - non-specific). SDV355280.

Extensive significant problems. Declining. Principal vulnerability plant growth.

Ordnance Survey, 2011, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV346129.

'Tumulus' shown on modern mapping on Witheridge Moor.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV5686 - Field Survey, Witheridge Moor

Search results generated by the HBSMR Gateway from exeGesIS SDM Ltd.