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HER Number:MDV16675
Name:Enclosure to north of Southcott Barton, Weare Gifford

Summary

A near circular enclosure, c.45m diameter, is visible as cropmark on aerial photographs. No earthworks are visible on the ground.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 482 222
Map Sheet:SS42SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishWeare Giffard
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishWEARE GIFFARD

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Prehistoric enclosure north of Southcott Barton

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS42SE/74

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ENCLOSURE (Unknown date)

Full description

Cambridge University, 1975, CUC/BTR, 50 (Aerial Photograph). SDV274730.

A near circular enclosure, c.45m diameter, is visible as cropmark on a CUC air photograph. No visible entrance. Other cropmarks showing on the photo appear to be recently removed hedges.

Griffith, F. M., 1984, DAP/AF, 16-18 (Aerial Photograph). SDV237333.

Horner, B., 1991 - 1993, Devon Post-Reconnaissance Fieldwork Project (Un-published). SDV342164.

Site visit 27th May 1992. No earthworks visible. Site situated toward top of a gentle-moderate slope above a steeper coombe.

Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC, 2015 onwards, 2015 onward Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph). SDV362959.

Circular enclosure visible.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV237333Aerial Photograph: Griffith, F. M.. 1984. DAP/AF. Devon Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). 16-18.
SDV274730Aerial Photograph: Cambridge University. 1975. CUC/BTR. Cambridge University Collection of Aerial Photographs. Photograph (Paper) + Digital (Scan). 50. [Mapped feature: #81845 ]
SDV342164Un-published: Horner, B.. 1991 - 1993. Devon Post-Reconnaissance Fieldwork Project. Devon Post-Reconnaissance Fieldwork Project. Worksheet.
SDV362959Aerial Photograph: Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC. 2015 onwards. 2015 onward Aerial Photographs. Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC. Photograph (Digital).

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Apr 23 2025 1:18PM

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