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Summary

Levelled earthworks probably associated with iron extraction was observed during a walkover survey, north-west of Rowbarrow Plantation

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Prehistoric barrows and earthworks and cropmarks of Roman/Post-Roman ironstone extraction pits, south of Turbary Cross

Other References/Statuses

• SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• IRONSTONE WORKINGS (Roman to Late Medieval - 43 AD? to 1539 AD? (Between))

Full description

Morris, B., 2015, Broadhembury Wolverstone Cross, Results of a Rapid Walkover (Report - Survey). SDV358299.

Very subtle undulations in the surface were observed during a walkover survey in a field under short-cropped grass. It appeared as if earthworks had been present but were levelled at some point in the past. The field boundary at this point (also a parish boundary) was very substantial (3m across and 2m high) and may have been built up with material from the levelled earthworks. The earthworks are likely to be associated with iron extraction.

Ordnance Survey, 2015, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV357601.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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