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HER Number:MDV119967
Name:Possible quarry in Easdon Down Wood

Summary

Large hollowed out area recorded in the 1991 survey of the woodland. Thought to represent a former quarrying operation.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 740 829
Map Sheet:SX78SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishNorth Bovey
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishNORTH BOVEY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • QUARRY? (XVIII to XIX - 1751 AD? to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Smith, N. J. L., 1992, Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands, 10, B7 (Report - Survey). SDV360446.

B7 Hollow. Large scooped-out area in the western corner of sector B. May represent a former quarrying operation.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360446Report - Survey: Smith, N. J. L.. 1992. Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Digital. 10, B7. [Mapped feature: #79262 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV119964Related to: Boundary bank in Easdon Down Wood, south-west of Aller Farm (Monument)
MDV119966Related to: Fragments of walling in Easdon Down Wood (Monument)
MDV119965Related to: Platforms in Easdon Down Wood, south-west of Aller Farm (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7393 - Archaeological condition survey in Sanduck Woods

Date Last Edited:Oct 9 2017 11:06AM