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| Name: | Late prehistoric field banks north of Black Ball Camp |
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| ENPHER Monument Number: | MSO12261 |
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| Type of Record: | Monument |
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| Grid Reference: | SS 9848 4272 |
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| Parish: | DUNSTER, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Summary
Stretches of low, indistinct field banks were noted as earthworks. The earth and rubble banks average 4.5 metres wide and are up to 0.5 metres high. They may be remnants of a prehistoric field system contemporary with the enclosure.
Monument Type(s):
Description
Stretches of low, indistinct field banks running northeast from near Black Ball Camp (MSO9410). The earth and rubble banks average 4.5 metres wide and are up to 0.5 metres high. It is not clear due to uneven vegetation, which may hide further features. They may be remnants of a prehistoric field system contemporary with the enclosure. The banks were included in the scheduling proposal for Black Ball Camp, but were not scheduled. [1]
<1> Preece, A., 1993-1994, English Heritage Monument Protection Programme (Report). SSO1801.
Sources and Further Reading
| [1]XY | SSO1801 - Report: Preece, A.. 1993-1994. English Heritage Monument Protection Programme. [Mapped feature: #34034 ] |
Related records
| MSO9410 | Related to: Black Ball Camp, Gallox Hill (Monument) |
Other References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- SHINE Candidate (Yes)
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35329
| Date Last Edited: | Jan 21 2020 11:29AM |
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