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Summary

One of three earthwork mounds of possible prehistoric round barrows, to the north of Squabmoor Reservoir.

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Three prehistoric barrows north west of Squabmoor Reservoir

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SY08SW/56

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• BARROW (Prehistoric - 698000 BC to 42 AD (Between))

Full description

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV126122.

Barrow w of sy08sw/55.

NMR CITING PROBERT, Untitled Source (Report - Survey). SDV126125.

Vis=26/9/1989 (rchme) barrow [2] at sy03908434. Excavated by hutchinson, the mound measures 6.6m n-s by 6.8m with a max height of 0.9m. A gorse covered hollow lies in the centre of the mound with the spoil apparently thrown to the n. Flat topped (nmr citing probert).

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV126127.

Hutchinson, p. O. /ms diaries in dro/(1872 + 1873).

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV126128.

Nmr=sy08sw32.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV126129.

Probert, s. A. J. /(26/9/1989)/rchme field investigation.

HUTCHINSON, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV96023.

Vis=3/5/1872 (hutchinson) plan.

Royal Air Force, 1960, RAF/543/871, RAF/543/871 F21 085-86 22-APR-1960 (Aerial Photograph). SDV355697.

The barrow is visible as an earthwork mound.

Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, 76, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 592 (Report - Survey). SDV101648.

One of three barrows recorded on SMR aligned north-south on gentle eastern slope off crest of short ridge overlooking Dalditch Reservoir, and islanded by two footpaths (see also sites 113 and 593). The mound (partially excavated in the 19th century) is described as 6.6 metres north-south by 6.8 metres by maximum 0.9 metre high. The flat top of the feature contains an excavated central hollow, with spoil to the north. During the 2002 field visit, mound identified at s SY 03909 84334 circa 6 metres diameter by 0.75 metre high, covered in dense gorse and grasses; possible further mound 6 metres to north of above circa 5 metres diameter by 0.5 metre maximum height. Features difficult to determine due to tussocky grass and tall gorse. It is uncertain which of the three barrows these features represent.

Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 592 (Archive - Survey). SDV358490.

Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 592 (Report - Survey). SDV359019.

Exeter Archaeology, 2003-2004, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey, Site No. 2591 (Archive - Survey). SDV351568.

Barrow.
See description in East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey 76, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 592 - SDV101648.

Exeter Archaeology, 2007, East Devon Access Land Archaeological Survey 2007, 10-11, Site No. 2591 (Archive - Survey). SDV351571.

One of three barrows recorded on SMR aligned north-south on gentle eastern slope off crest of short ridge overlooking Dalditch Reservoir, and islanded by two footpaths. The mound (partially excavated in the 19th century) is described as 6.6 metres north-south by 6.8 metres by maximum 0.9 metre high. The flat top of the feature contains an excavated central hollow, with spoil to the north. During the 2002 field visit, mound identified at s SY 03909 84334 circa 6 metres diameter by 0.75 metre high, covered in dense gorse and grasses; possible further mound 6 metres to north of above circa 5 metres diameter by 0.5 metre maximum height. Features difficult to determine due to tussocky grass and tall gorse. It is uncertain which of the three barrows these features represent.

No change since 2002 visit. Area close to main footpaths but gorse and tussocky grass deters walkers.

Protection during any vegetation clearance.

Possible interpretation as one of a group of barrows in this area.

Hegarty, C. + Knight, S. + Sims, R., 2013-2014, South Devon Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey National Mapping Programme Project (Interpretation). SDV351146.

One of three earthwork mounds of possible prehistoric round barrows which have been re-mapped as part of this survey.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV101648	Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. A4 Unbound + Digital. 76, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 592.
SDV126122	Migrated Record:
SDV126125	Report - Survey: NMR CITING PROBERT.
SDV126127	Migrated Record:
SDV126128	Migrated Record:
SDV126129	Migrated Record:
SDV351146	Interpretation: Hegarty, C. + Knight, S. + Sims, R.. 2013-2014. South Devon Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey National Mapping Programme Project. AC Archaeology Report. Digital.
	Linked documents:1
SDV351568	Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003-2004. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. Digital + Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 2591.
SDV351571	Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2007. East Devon Access Land Archaeological Survey 2007. East Devon Access Land Archaeological Survey 2007. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. 10-11, Site No. 2591.
SDV355697	Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1960. RAF/543/871. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). RAF/543/871 F21 085-86 22-APR-1960. [Mapped feature: #81388 ]
SDV358490	Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 592.
SDV359019	Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. Site No. 592.
SDV96023	Migrated Record: HUTCHINSON.

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV6127 - Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey National Mapping Programme (NMP) for South-West England - South Coast Devon (Ref: ACD618)

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