Linear Rock Cutting on Little Hangman, West Challacombe Farm, Combe Martin, West Exmoor Coast

Record ID:  100655 / MNA148435
Record type:  Monument
Protected Status: None Recorded
NT Property:  West Exmoor Coast; South West
Civil Parish:  Combe Martin; North Devon; Devon
Grid Reference:  SS 58549 48110
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Summary

Rock cutting 50m long NW-SE by 10m wide, situated on the E side of Little Hangman.

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Most Recent Monitoring

None Recorded

Monument Types

  • LINEAR EARTHWORK (Undated)

Description


Rock cutting 50m long NW-SE by 10m wide, situated on the E side of Little Hangman. A narrow track can be seen leading from the E edge of the cutting, but the path is cut at its S end by the large erosion gully. Site probably associated with iron/manganese workings on Little Hangman (County SMR).

References:
County SMR No: SS54NE-130
1904 OS 1:2500 map

References

  • --- SZB52483 - National Trust Report: Dr Nick Berry. Archaeological & Landscape Survey of West Challacombe Farm, Combe Martin, Devon.

  • --- SZR49084 - National Trust Report: Caroline Thackray. 1984. NT Archaeological Survey, Great and Little Hangman, Devon..

Designations

None Recorded

Other Statuses and References

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • HER/SMR Reference (External): SS4NE/130
  • National Park

Associated Events

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Associated Finds

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