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| HER Number: | MDV57561 |
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| Name: | Ridge and furrow north of Beardown Farm |
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Summary
Area of ridge and furrow, 130 metres north of beardown farm. The ridges are probably contemporary with the earthen banks of late 18th century date that form the earliest phase of the farm.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 603 756 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX67NW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Dartmoor Forest |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | LYDFORD |
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Protected Status
- SHINE: Earthwork and structural remains of a section of the late 18th century Devonport Leat running from from its take off point near Wistman's Wood to Holming Beam
Other References/Statuses
- National Monuments Record: SX67NW139
- National Record of the Historic Environment: 873744
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX67NW/328
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Constructed, XVIII to Early 20th Century - 1750 AD (Between) to 1901 AD (Between))
Full description
Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England, 1987-1993, Duchy Farms Project Survey Visit, S. A. J. Probert (Report - Survey). SDV350839.
(03/08/1988) Centred at SX60367566 are approximately 0.4 hectares of ridge and furrow, north of Beardown Farm. The ridges measure 2.5 metres wide and 0.1 metres high and are probably contemporary with the earthen banks of late 18th century date that form the earliest phase of Beardown Farm.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV350839 | Report - Survey: Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England. 1987-1993. Duchy Farms Project Survey Visit. Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England Archaeological Survey. Unknown. S. A. J. Probert. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV51538 | Related to: Aqueduct related to Devonport Leat, north of Beardown Farm (Monument) |
| MDV50894 | Related to: Beardown Farm, Lydford (Monument) |
| MDV27244 | Related to: Field system surrounding Beardown Farm (Monument) |
| MDV57560 | Related to: Ridge and furrow west of Beardown Farm (Monument) |
| MDV19902 | Related to: The Devonport Leat, Dartmoor (Monument) |
| MDV102930 | Related to: Weir on Devonport Leat, north of Beardown Farm (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV8643 - Beardown Farm, Duchy Farms Survey
- EDV8409 - Dartmoor Royal Forest Project
- EDV8423 - Duchy Farms Project
| Date Last Edited: | Feb 11 2022 2:53PM |
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