Summary
An Iron Age univallate hillfort or oval enclosure is situated at the east end of the high ground north of East Myne Farmstead (MNA167490), standing above the Bristol Channel and Grexy Combe. It measures 68m by 58m in size, with a bank height between 0.9m to 2m.
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Monument Types
- OVAL ENCLOSURE (Iron Age - 800 BC to 42 AD)
- UNIVALLATE HILLFORT (Iron Age - 800 BC to 42 AD)
Description
An oval enclosure at the east end of the high ground north of East Myne Farmstead (115437), standing above the Bristol Channel and Grexy Combe.There is a substantial bank with a slight external ditch and probably original entrances to east and west. The interior does not show any platforms. It is 68m x 58m in size, the bank is 0.9m high internally, but externally is up to 2m. Condition: good. [1]
The univallate hillfort was visible on aerial photographs and mapped as part of the Severn Estuary RCZAS mapping project [3]. There are three breaks in the bank, one to the west, northeast and north. The entrance to the north appears most likely to be the original, whilst the others probably result from Second World Military tank training activity. Further information, sources and photograph references are available in the Exmoor National Park HER record MSO7577. [2]
References
- SNA69537 - Report: Crowther, S and Dickson, A. 2008. Severn Estuary Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: National Mapping Programme. 36801.
- SNA69539 - Collection: Exmoor National Park Authority. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record (HER). MSO7577.
- SZN48220 - Unpublished document: Isabel Richardson. 2001. Holnicote Estate Archaeological Survey, Somerset. 115423. [Mapped feature: #180974 ]
Other Statuses and References
- HER/SMR Reference (External): MSO7577 Exmoor National Park HER
- National Park (Exmoor)
Associated Events
- ENA3149 - Field Survey, Archaeological Survey of the Holnicote Estate 2001
- ENA10529 - Heritage Assessment, Severn Estuary Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: National Mapping Programme
Associated Finds
None Recorded
Related Records
None Recorded