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Summary

The fragmentary remains of abandoned field boundaries of post medieval date are visible on Walkhampton Common as two linear turf-built field banks. They measure 2m wide and 0.7m high.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

• National Monuments Record: SX57SE166
• National Record of the Historic Environment: 1064682

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England, 1993-1998, Dartmoor Royal Forest Project (Report - Survey). SDV346608.

(17/07/1995) Centred SX 59337266 The fragmentary remains of at least two former field boundaries lie on the gentle SW-facing slope immediately NW of South Hessary Tor. The turf-built banks measure on average 2.0m wide and 0.7m high. Traces of a ditch up to 2.3m wide and 0.4m deep are visible adjacent to the external, west face.
These boundaries are probably contemporary with the development of Princetown fostered by Tyrwhitt in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV8409 - Dartmoor Royal Forest Project

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