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| HER Number: | MDV119978 |
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| Name: | Clearance cairns north-east of Bowda, Easdon Down Wood |
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Summary
Three features recorded in 1991 woodland survey in this area comprise two piles of stone, thought to be clearance cairns and a large earthen mound topped with boulders. Although the latter may be a prehistoric cairn, it is thought likely to be a natural feature.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 741 831 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX78SW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | North Bovey |
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| District | Teignbridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | NORTH BOVEY |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- CLEARANCE CAIRN (XVIII to XIX - 1751 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Smith, N. J. L., 1992, Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands, 13, figure 11 (Report - Survey). SDV360446.
M1 Clearance cairn? Large pile of stones situated in the easternmost corner of sector M. Probably represents mere land clearance.
M2 Clearance cairn? Smaller pile of stones situated immediately west of M1.
M3 Mound. Large earth mound with a number of very large boulders on the top. Possible disturbed cairn, probably natural.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV360446 | Report - Survey: Smith, N. J. L.. 1992. Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Digital. 13, figure 11. [Mapped features: #79273 ; #79274 ; #79275 ] |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV7411 - North Bovey Woodlands archaeological survey
| Date Last Edited: | Oct 9 2017 2:24PM |
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