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HER Number:MDV61490
Name:Trenches within prehistoric settlement 590m west of Horn's Cross

Summary

Vis=est -/-/1999 (gerrard, s. ) military slit trenches within a prehistoric settlement 590m w of horn's cross (mpp).

Location

Grid Reference:SX 664 709
Map Sheet:SX67SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishHolne
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishHOLNE

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX67SE/539/7
  • Old SAM Ref: 28773

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • SLIT TRENCH (Constructed, XIX to Mid 20th Century - 1850 AD (Between) to 1950 AD (Between))

Full description

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 152286 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(17/05/1999) Military slit trenches within a prehistoric settlement 590m west of Horn's Cross. The pits within enclosure 152284 are relatively recent in date and are probably the result of military activity. The spoil from their excavation is piled around the edges rather than simply thrown out.

Butler, J., 1993, Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Four - The South-East, 1921;fig 60.1 (Monograph). SDV337765.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 152286.
SDV337765Monograph: Butler, J.. 1993. Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Four - The South-East. Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Four - The South-East. Four. Paperback Volume. 1921;fig 60.1.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7100 - Holne Moor Survey

Date Last Edited:Oct 17 2023 4:07PM