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Summary

These features measure 0.9m wide and remain 0.3m high and are separated by a distance of 40m. They are aligned with the contours on this moderate slope though are not associated with any other remains. The origin and function of these features is unclear though they may represent an unfinished expansion of the field system associated with Hentor Cot (SX 56 SE 132) which lies 300m to the north-west or they may constitute more recent military structures, perhaps firing points or target butts.

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Earthwork remains of possible extension to Medieval or later field system as well as area of tinworking at Mill Corner
• SHINE: Earthwork remains of possible extension to Medieval or later field system as well as area of tinworking at Mill Corner

Other References/Statuses

• National Monuments Record: SX56NE307
• National Record of the Historic Environment: 1362207
• SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• FIELD SYSTEM (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1540 AD (Between) to 1901 AD (Between))
• TARGET (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1540 AD (Between) to 1901 AD (Between))

Full description

Robertson, J. G., 1994, The Archaeology of the Upper Plym Valley (Post-Graduate Thesis). SDV139549.

Two banks depicted and described by Robertson.

Thackray, C., 1994, The Upper Plym Valley: the management of an historic landscape (Report - non-specific). SDV143510.

Probert, S. A. J. + Fletcher, M. J., 2002, Plym Valley survey (Report - Survey). SDV350782.

(31/07/2002) Centred SX 59556640. Two parallel stony banks on the western flank of Giant's Hill.
These features measure 0.9m wide and remain 0.3m high and are separated by a distance of 40m. They are aligned with the contours on this moderate slope though are not associated with any other remains.
The origin and function of these features is unclear though they may represent an unfinished expansion of the field system associated with Hentor Cot (SX 56 SE 132) which lies 300m to the north-west or they may constitute more recent military structures, perhaps firing points or target butts.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV8148 - The Upper Plym Valley: The Management of an Historic Landscape
• EDV8155 - Plym Valley Survey: EH Project (Feb 2001 - Dec 2002)

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