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| Name: | Possible undated cairn on Croydon Hill |
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| ENPHER Monument Number: | MSO10030 |
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| Type of Record: | Monument |
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| Grid Reference: | SS 9731 4006 |
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| Parish: | DUNSTER, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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| LUXBOROUGH, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Summary
A cairn is depicted on historic mapping, situated on the Dunster and Luxborough Parish boundary. No trace of the cairn was visible in 1998, although the site had been afforested.
Monument Type(s):
Description
A cairn is depicted on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map on the Dunster and Luxborough Parish boundary on Croyden Hill at SS 9732 4005. [1]
No evidence could be found for this cairn: the area has been afforested and is covered with thick conifers. [2]
This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1854-1901, County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map, Somerset 47(5) (Map). SEM6703.
<2> Riley, H., Field Investigators Comments, RCHME Field Investigation, 1 May 1998 (Unpublished document). SMO7322.
<3> Historic England, Various, National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry, 1139551, Extant 19 May 2022 (Digital archive). SEM7987.
Sources and Further Reading
| [1] | SEM6703 - Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. Somerset 47(5). |
| [2] | SMO7322 - Unpublished document: Riley, H.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 1 May 1998. |
| [3] | SEM7987 - Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1139551, Extant 19 May 2022. |
Related records
| MSO9091 | Related to: Late prehistoric burial cairn near Bat's Castle (Monument) |
Other References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO9476
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SE97
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1139551
- SHINE Candidate (No)
- Somerset SMR PRN: 13467
| Date Last Edited: | May 19 2022 2:31PM |
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