Summary
A series of enclosures exists down the south facing hanging from Wind Hill to the River Lyn. They consist of at least five crossbanks and from beyond the top enclosure down the slope the banks are grassed over and have remnants of walls. One crossbank has a large oak -coppiced stool which must be older than the late 19th Century. The crossbanks are well -defined and the remains of the stone walls are in good condition. The area is wooded, with ash, oak, sycamore and holly.
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Monument Types
- ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Description
A series of enclosures exists down the south facing hanging from Wind Hill to the River Lyn. They consist of at least five crossbanks and from beyond the top enclosure down the slope the banks are grassed over and have remnants of walls. One crossbank has a large oak -coppiced stool which must be older than the late 19th Century. The crossbanks are well -defined and the remains of the stone walls are in good condition. The area is wooded, with ash, oak, sycamore and holly.
References
- SZR49094 - National Trust Report: Caroline Thackray. 1986. NT Archaeological Survey, Lynmouth, Devon.
Designations
None Recorded
Other Statuses and References
- HER/SMR Reference (External): SS74NW/209
- National Park
- Site of Special Scientific Interest
Associated Events
- ENA504 - Field Survey, Nt Archaeological Survey, Lynmouth, Devon
Associated Finds
None Recorded
Related Records
None Recorded