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HER Number:MDV120161
Name:Wedgecut Gatepost to the west-north-west of Standon Farm, Peter Tavy

Summary

Wedgecut gatepost dating to the 18th century located to the west-north-west of Standon farmstead

Location

Grid Reference:SX 542 815
Map Sheet:SX58SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishPeter Tavy
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishPETER TAVY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX58SW/101
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • GATE PIER (XVII to XVIII - 1700 AD to 1800 AD (Between))

Full description

Greeves, T., 2009, Standon Farm: an historical and archaeological survey, 104, Figure 58 (Report - Survey). SDV360465.

Wedgecut gatepost 1 metre tall between fields shown on the 19th century Tithe Map Apportionment as 'Middle Run' and 'Lower Run'. Wedgecuts of 0.13 metres by 0.03 metres and 0.18 metres by 0.035 metres are visible. This technique of cutting stone broadly dates before 1800.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360465Report - Survey: Greeves, T.. 2009. Standon Farm: an historical and archaeological survey. A4 Spiral Bound. 104, Figure 58. [Mapped feature: #4020 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV19429Related to: Standon Farm, Peter Tavy (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV6663 - Survey of the Willsworthy Training Area
  • EDV6664 - Survey of the Willsworthy Training Area
  • EDV6665 - Survey of the Willsworthy Training Area
  • EDV7425 - Standon Farm: an historical and archaeological survey

Date Last Edited:Nov 3 2017 11:22AM