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HER Number:MDV16646
Name:Chambered Tomb north of Rempstone Rocks

Summary

Site of a possible chambered tomb to the north of Rempstone Rocks

Location

Grid Reference:SY 159 881
Map Sheet:SY18NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishSidmouth
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishSALCOMBE REGIS

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SY18NE/33

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CHAMBERED TOMB (Prehistoric - 698000 BC to 42 AD (Between))

Full description

Morshead, J. Y. A., Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV101219.

In salcombe regis parish there is waste known as 'mare and colt' from a large flint breccia which is balanced on a smaller one.(morshead).


Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV101569.

Morshead, j. Y. A. /tda/30(1898)133 map/a history of salcombe regis.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003-2004, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey, 49 (Archive - Survey). SDV351568.

An area of waste known as 'Mare and Colt' derives its name from a large flint breccia which is balanced on a smaller one.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV101219Migrated Record: Morshead, J. Y. A..
SDV101569Migrated Record:
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. 49.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Feb 20 2014 3:41PM