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Summary

Ditched earthen mound at the foot of a fairly steep E slope just above the level of the Devonport Leat. t has squared ends, a flattish top with some large boulders evident in the base. It measures 9.4m long, 4.5m wide and 0.8m high.

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Earthwork and structural remains of a section of the late 18th century Devonport Leat running from Nun's Cross to Princetown including extensive tinning remains at Whiteworks Tin Mine

Other References/Statuses

• National Monuments Record: SX67SW194
• National Record of the Historic Environment: 619865
• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX67SW/421

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• PILLOW MOUND (Constructed, Early Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1066 AD (Between) to 1901 AD (Between))

Full description

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV218672.

Des=dnp/6" survey of tor royal. Mound (dnp).

Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England, 1987-1993, Duchy Farms Project Survey Visit, M. J. Fletcher (Report - Survey). SDV350839.

(09/02/1989) SX 60147266. This ditched earthen mound lies at the foot of a fairly steep E slope just above the level of the Devonport Leat (SX 67 SW 190) at 394m OD. It has squared ends, a flattish top with some large boulders evident in the base. It measures 9.4m long, 4.5m wide and 0.8m high. The silted ditch is a maximum 1.7m wide and 0.3m deep.
Its orientation along the contour and low-lying position are unusual but its general dimensions and form indicate a pillow mound. (c/f SX 67 SW 192, 193 and 149).

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV8628 - Tor Royal Farm Duchy Farms Survey
• EDV8666 - Tor Royal Plantation, Duchy Farms Survey
• EDV8409 - Dartmoor Royal Forest Project
• EDV8423 - Duchy Farms Project

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