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HER Number:MDV119988
Name:Pillow mound in wood west of Bowda

Summary

Large oval shaped mound noted in 1991 woodland survey in an area of woodland west of Bowda Farm.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 737 831
Map Sheet:SX78SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishNorth Bovey
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishNORTH BOVEY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX78SW/78

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • PILLOW MOUND? (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD (Between))

Full description

Smith, N. J. L., 1992, Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands, 19, figure 11 (Report - Survey). SDV360446.

HH3 Pillow mound? Large, oval mound of earth and stones, probably medieval in origin.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360446Report - Survey: Smith, N. J. L.. 1992. Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Digital. 19, figure 11. [Mapped feature: #79289 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV77041Related to: Deserted farmstead known as Bowda, Easdon Down Wood (Monument)
MDV27000Related to: Fossilised field system in woods south-west of Bowda, North Bovey (Monument)
MDV119990Related to: Large pillow mound in wood south of Bowda (Monument)
MDV8810Related to: Pillow mound north-west of Bowda (Monument)
MDV8811Related to: Pillow mound south-west of Bowda, Easdon Down Wood (Monument)
MDV119989Related to: Pillow mounds in wood south of Bowda (Monument)
MDV119984Related to: Pillow mounds west of Bowda (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7411 - North Bovey Woodlands archaeological survey

Date Last Edited:Oct 9 2017 3:49PM