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HER Number:MDV119949
Name:Clearance cairn in Hill Farm Cottages Woodland

Summary

A large earth and stone mound recorded in 1991 survey of the woods.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 758 874
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

  • CLEARANCE CAIRN (Post Medieval to XIX - 1540 AD? to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Smith, N. J. L., 1992, Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands, J12, pg 5 (Report - Survey). SDV360446.

J12 Clearance? Cairn. A large earth and stone mound, covered with brash, with a very clear 'built' outer kerb. Many large and small stones are piled on top.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360446Report - Survey: Smith, N. J. L.. 1992. Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Digital. J12, pg 5. [Mapped feature: #79234 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV119944Related to: Bank in Hill Farm Cottages Woodland (Monument)
MDV119951Related to: Stone setting in Hill Farm Cottages Woodland (Monument)
MDV119941Related to: Wall in Hill Farm Cottages Woodland (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7411 - North Bovey Woodlands archaeological survey

Date Last Edited:Oct 6 2017 3:37PM