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HER Number:MDV104016
Name:Irrigation ditch in Yarner Wood

Summary

Irrigation channel recorded in field near the location of Devon Wheal Francis mine. Surveyed by Natural England volunteers in 2011.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 779 783
Map Sheet:SX77NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishBovey Tracey
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishBOVEY TRACEY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • LAND IMPROVEMENT DRAIN (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Natural England Volunteers, 2009-2015, Natural England Volunteer Archaeological Survey, O19 (Worksheet). SDV350591.

(Visited 06/10/2011) Drainage / irrigation ditch recorded in field near the location of Devon Wheal Francis mine in Yarner Wood, running from the stream in a north-easterly direction. 0.5 – 0.8 metres deep with a bank on the northern side. A small cross sectioned rock found at the point at which the ditch meets the stream. Six photographs taken. Supporting photographic record held by Natural England.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV350591Worksheet: Natural England Volunteers. 2009-2015. Natural England Volunteer Archaeological Survey. Natural England Archaeological Survey. Worksheet. O19. [Mapped feature: #63496 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV104013Related to: Devon Wheal Francis Mine (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV6071 - East Devon Natural Nature Reserve and surrounds Archaeological Survey

Date Last Edited:May 31 2013 3:15PM