Summary
Only one of these barrows now remain. barrow a in a very mutilated condition, consists of a stony mound.
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Monument Types
- BARROW (Prehistoric - 500000 BC to 42 AD)
Description
Only one of these barrows now remain. barrow a in a very mutilated condition, consists of a stony mound.
Diameter 12.8m, height 0.91m. Its centre has been opened leaving a hollow with diameter 7.1m which contains a cist, the remains of which are aprox 2m long and 0.7m wide. An arc of stoney material, in a mound of approx 11.6m Diameter, 0.3m high, lying about 4.25m east of the tumulus is probably spoil from the excavation.
References
- SZR49040 - National Trust Report: Caroline Thackray. 1984. NT Archaeological Survey, Heddon Estate, Devon.
- SZR49041 - Article in serial: LV Grinsell. 1970. The Barrows of North Devon PDAS 28. PDAS 28.
Other Statuses and References
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- HER/SMR Reference (External): SS64NW/002
- Heritage Coast
- National Park
- Site of Special Scientific Interest
Associated Events
- ENA490 - Field Survey, NT Archaeological Survey, Heddon Estate, Devon
Associated Finds
None Recorded
Related Records
None Recorded