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HER Number:MDV64151
Name:Pillow mound on South Tawton Common

Summary

Pillow mound forming part of a warren 900 metres east-south-east of Belstone parish church. Measures 17.2m by 6m by 1.1m high. Ditch 2.7m wide, 0.3m deep. Mound pock marked with active rabbit burrows. Considerable erosion at southern end. This appears to be the result of flowing water, but is being exacerbated by animals. The mound is grass covered. Orientated at 353 degrees.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 628 932
Map Sheet:SX69SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishSouth Tawton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishSOUTH TAWTON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX69SW/87/14
  • Old SAM Ref: 28727

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • PILLOW MOUND (Constructed, Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1540 AD (Between) to 1901 AD (Between))

Full description

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 149330 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(26/05/1998) Pillow mound forming part of a warren 900 metres east-south-east of Belstone parish church. SX 6280 9321 Measures 17.2m by 6m by 1.1m high. Ditch 2.7m wide, 0.3m deep. Mound pock marked with active rabbit burrows. Considerable erosion at southern end. This appears to be the result of flowing water, but is being exacerbated by animals. The mound is grass covered. Orientated at 353 degrees.

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 149330.

Associated Monuments

MDV14158Part of: Skaigh Warren (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:May 18 2022 12:24PM