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| HER Number: | MDV28990 |
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| Name: | Barrow on Gittisham Hill |
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Summary
Possible Prehistoric barrow to the north west of a line of other barrows.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SY 146 968 |
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| Map Sheet: | SY19NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Gittisham |
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| District | East Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | GITTISHAM |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SY19NW/71
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- BARROW (Prehistoric - 698000 BC to 42 AD (Between))
Full description
Weddell, P. J., 1986, Untitled Source (Worksheet). SDV99715.
A possible previously unrecorded barrow, lying to the north west of a line of known barrows, in line with them. Dimensions 10.9m north south; 8.8m east west. Maximum height 0.3m; depression in centre and other disturbances to southwest, possibly the result of wartime activity. Sketch on worksheet.
Wardle, C. J., 1991, Untitled Source (Worksheet). SDV99716.
Diameter 12m, maximum height 0.3m; 2 depressions in centre.
Simpson, S. J. + Noble, S., 1993, Archaeological Survey and Management Study of Areas on Gittisham Hill, Farway Hill, and Broad Down, East Devon, 17 (Report - Survey). SDV123162.
Not located.
Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, 136, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 386 (Report - Survey). SDV101648.
SMR describe barrow 10.9 metres north/south by 8.8 metres east/west by 0.3 metres maximum height. Lies to northwest of, and in line with, other barrows. Depression in centre and other disturbances possibly result of wartime activity. This barrow was not located during field survey, at which time the area lay under tussocky grass and some patches of gorse.
Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 386 (Archive - Survey). SDV358490.
Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 386 (Report - Survey). SDV359019.
Exeter Archaeology, 2003-2004, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey, Site No. 2500 (Archive - Survey). SDV351568.
Mound 12 metres by 0.3 metre.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV101648 | Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. A4 Unbound + Digital. 136, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 386. [Mapped feature: #16054 ] |
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| SDV123162 | Report - Survey: Simpson, S. J. + Noble, S.. 1993. Archaeological Survey and Management Study of Areas on Gittisham Hill, Farway Hill, and Broad Down, East Devon. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. 93.38. A4 Stapled + Digital. 17. |
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| SDV351568 | Archive - 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. Site No. 2500. |
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| SDV358490 | Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 386. |
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| SDV359019 | Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. Site No. 386. |
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| SDV99715 | Worksheet: Weddell, P. J.. 1986. |
| SDV99716 | Worksheet: Wardle, C. J.. 1991. |
Associated Monuments
| MDV28989 | Part of: Barrow Cemetery on Gittisham Hill (Monument) |
| MDV20172 | Related to: Barrow on Gittisham Hill (Monument) |
| MDV20173 | Related to: Barrow on Gittisham Hill (Monument) |
| MDV44156 | Related to: Barrow on Gittisham Hill (Monument) |
| MDV44157 | Related to: Barrow on Gittisham Hill (Monument) |
| MDV44158 | Related to: Barrow on Gittisham Hill (Monument) |
| MDV44159 | Related to: Barrow on Gittisham Hill (Monument) |
| MDV44160 | Related to: Barrow on Gittisham Hill (Monument) |
| MDV44161 | Related to: Barrow or Ring Cairn on Gittisham Hill (Monument) |
| MDV10932 | Related to: Bowl Barrow North-North-East of Putts Corner, Forming Part of a Round Barrow Cemetery on Gittisham Hill, Gittisham (Monument) |
| MDV20174 | Related to: Ring Cairn on Gittisham Hill (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV3367 - Unnamed Event
- EDV3368 - Unnamed Event
- EDV3369 - Archaeological survey and management study of areas on Gittisham Hill, Farway Hill, and Broad Down, East Devon
- EDV3370 - East Devon heathlands archaeological survey
| Date Last Edited: | Apr 1 2016 2:12PM |
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