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HER Number:MDV64668
Name:Trackway on Walkhampton Common

Summary

A substantial cart track leading down through the southern scarp of the streamwork crosses the 'Over Tor Brook' by a seven-stone clapper bridge. Four other tracks were identified during the survey.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 560 755
Map Sheet:SX57NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishDartmoor Forest
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWALKHAMPTON

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthwork remains of medieval or later streamworking and structural remains of vermin trap in streamwork north of Merrivale Bridge

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57NE/98/10

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • TRACKWAY (Unknown date)

Full description

Bruce, B., 2001, Over Tor Brook survey completed, 5-9 (Article in Serial). SDV253310.

A substantial cart track leading down through the southern scarp of the streamwork crosses the 'Over Tor Brook' by a seven-stone clapper bridge. Four other tracks were identified during the survey. On the northern side of the streamwork at SX 5555 7557 and SX 5574 7560, to the south at SX 5620 7551 and the 'Mis Tor' track to the east at SX 563 755.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV253310Article in Serial: Bruce, B.. 2001. Over Tor Brook survey completed. Dartmoor Tinworking Research Group Newsletter. 22. Unknown. 5-9.

Associated Monuments

MDV64667Related to: CLAPPER BRIDGE in the Parish of Dartmoor Forest (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 25 2020 11:58AM