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HER Number:MDV119980
Name:Earthwork north-west of Bowda, Easdon Down Wood

Summary

Earthwork feature recorded in 1991 woodland survey close to clearance cairn. Probably relates to modern farmworking.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 739 832
Map Sheet:SX78SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishNorth Bovey
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishNORTH BOVEY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BANK (EARTHWORK) (XVIII to XIX - 1751 AD? to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Smith, N. J. L., 1992, Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands, 14, figure 11 (Report - Survey). SDV360446.

Q4 Earthwork. Feature cut into the bottom of the slope, adjacent to a gateway, in the eastern corner of sector Q. Probably represents removal of earth in order to turn carts/a tractor during Bowda's former farming days.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360446Report - Survey: Smith, N. J. L.. 1992. Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Digital. 14, figure 11. [Mapped feature: #79277 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV119979Related to: Clearance cairn north-west of Bowda, Easdon Down Wood (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7411 - North Bovey Woodlands archaeological survey

Date Last Edited:Oct 9 2017 2:33PM