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HER Number:MDV119926
Name:Building remains in Hill Farm Cottages Woodland

Summary

Degraded stonework representing a former shelter-type structure. Noted in 1991 survey of the woods. Building measures 3 by 7.5 metres and lies in corner formed by earthwork banks, subdividing the wood.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 752 873
Map Sheet:SX78NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishMoretonhampstead
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishMORETONHAMPSTEAD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • SHELTER (Post Medieval to XX - 1540 AD? to 1950 AD (Between))

Full description

Smith, N. J. L., 1992, Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands, C4, pg 2 (Report - Survey). SDV360446.

C4, Building remains. Degraded stonework representing a former shelter-type structure. Possible entrance, with a step and two door jambs to the north. Several low walls are distinguishable, and the back of structure (south) appears to comprise a dense bank of small stones. Building measures approximately 3.0 by 7.5 metres.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360446Report - Survey: Smith, N. J. L.. 1992. Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Digital. C4, pg 2. [Mapped feature: #79209 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV119922Related to: Earthwork banks in Hill Farm Cottages Woodland (Monument)
MDV119927Related to: Possible cairn in Hill Farm Cottages Woodland (Monument)
MDV119928Related to: Warren in Hill Farm Cottages Woodland (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7411 - North Bovey Woodlands archaeological survey

Date Last Edited:Oct 6 2017 12:46PM