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Summary

A so called cromlech at the top of the hill above Woolacombe. Investigations have shown this to be a natural feature.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SS44SE/2

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV91622.

Harpley, w. /tda/12(1880)20/report of the council.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV91623.

Osa=ss44se12/photo.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV91624.

Grinsell, l. V. /pdas/28(1970)109/the barrows of north devon.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV91625.

Vch/devon/i(1906)/629.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV91626.

Daniel, g. E. /(1950)237.

Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, Untitled Source (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV24.

There is a so called cromlech at the top of the hill above woolacombe which was found to consist of a large block of white quartz resting on 2 smaller blocks. Vis=24/9/1953 (os). An obvious natural feature consisting of three shapeless blocks of quartzite resting upon a natural rock outcrop.

Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, No. 1596 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.

So called 'cromlech' at the top of the hill above Woolacombe. Found (however) to be a natural feature consisting of three shapeless blocks of quartzite resting upon a natural rock outcrop.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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