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HER Number:MDV119892
Name:Earthwork, Broombrake Plantation

Summary

Noted in 1992 condition survey of the Forestry Commission woodland running mid-way across the plantation.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 680 858
Map Sheet:SX68NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishChagford
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishCHAGFORD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BANK (EARTHWORK) (XVII to XX - 1700 AD? to 1950 AD (Between))

Full description

Smith, N., 1992, Broombrake Plantation Archaeological Condition Survey (Forestry Commission Woodlands), B2 (Report - Survey). SDV360431.

SX680860. Bank running through plantation east-west downhill. Recommended to remain unplanted. Covered with light vegetation.


Ordnance Survey, 2017, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV359962.

Depicted on the modern mapping, dividing the plantation in two.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV359962Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2017. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #79178 ]
SDV360431Report - Survey: Smith, N.. 1992. Broombrake Plantation Archaeological Condition Survey (Forestry Commission Woodlands). Dartmoor National Park Authority. Digital. B2.

Associated Monuments

MDV119891Related to: Charcoal burners platform, Broombrake Plantation (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7400 - Condition survey of Broombrake Plantation
  • EDV7423 - Archaeological survey of woodlands near Teigncombe

Date Last Edited:Oct 2 2017 3:44PM