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Summary

Remains of a very small structure (2.5 by 1m internally) recorded on the west bank of the River Erme in 2007. Built against the south side of a granite boulder with an entrance on the east side. May be a beehive hut. Could not be found in 2018 due to dense vegetation.

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Earthwork remains of a field system with possible prehistoric origins surrounding Lower Piles deserted medieval farmstead, as well as a prehistoric cairn and industrial streamworking along Piles Brook and the River Erme

Other References/Statuses

• SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• BUILDING (Constructed, Post Medieval to XIX - 1540 AD? to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Greeves, T., 2007, Building (Worksheet). SDV352408.

(18/02/2007) SX 64257 61438 Remains of a very small structure built against the downstream (south) side of a granite boulder with an entrance on the east side. The structure now only has low walls but it looks old and could be a relict beehive hut. Measures approximately 2.5 metres by 1 metre internally.

Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC, 2015-2017, 2015-2017 Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph). SDV361462.

Remains of the structure appear to be visible on the aerial photography.

Newman, P., 2018, The Upper Erme Valley, Dartmoor National Park, Devon: An Archaeological Survey, Appendix 1 (Report - Survey). SDV362921.

A small structure recorded at this location could not be found under dense vegetation in 2018.

Greeves, T. A. P., 2019, Supplementary information on the Upper Erme Valley 2018 survey (Un-published). SDV363283.

Structure on the Erme right (west) bank, opposite Higher Piles SX 64257 61438. Visited 18.2.2007. Structure (2.5 x 1m internally) against boulder. Entrance on river side. Possible remnant of a beehive hut.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV8082 - Survey of the Upper Erme Valley

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