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HER Number:MDV134822
Name:Clearance cairns in Fleetwood Plantation

Summary

A group of clearance cairns in Fleetwood Plantation were identified and recorded during 1994 walkover survey of Canonteign Woods.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 827 827
Map Sheet:SX88SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishChristow
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishCHRISTOW

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CLEARANCE CAIRN (XVIII to Mid 20th Century - 1751 AD (Between) to 1950 AD (Between))

Full description

Sharif, S., 1994, Woodland Archaeological Survey, Canonteign Woods, Devon, H5 (Report - Survey). SDV365924.

(March 1994) Scattering of clearance cairns in Fleetwood Plantation were identified and recorded during 1994 walkover survey of Canonteign Woods. Made up of small natural stones, some are scattered around larger, presumably immovable, boulders.

Environment Agency WMS, 2022, Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DSM 2022 - 1m Last return (Cartographic). SDV365448.

Circular features visible on the lidar data.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV365448Cartographic: Environment Agency WMS. 2022. Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DSM 2022 - 1m Last return. Environment Agency LiDAR data. Digital. [Mapped feature: #142367 ]
SDV365924Report - Survey: Sharif, S.. 1994. Woodland Archaeological Survey, Canonteign Woods, Devon. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Digital + A4. H5.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV9018 - Woodland Archaeological Survey, Canonteign Woods

Date Last Edited:Apr 15 2024 12:53PM