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HER Number:MDV119990
Name:Large pillow mound in wood south of Bowda

Summary

Large, oblong shaped pillow mound noted in 1991 woodland survey in an area of woodland south of Bowda Farm. Larger than the group of five to the north-east. Aligned north-west by south-east.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 738 828
Map Sheet:SX78SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishNorth Bovey
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishNORTH BOVEY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX78SW/78

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • PILLOW MOUND (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD (Between))

Full description

Smith, N. J. L., 1992, Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands, 20, figure 11 (Report - Survey). SDV360446.

KK1 Pillow mound. Large oblong earth mound, much larger than those identified in sector JJ (MDV119989).

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360446Report - Survey: Smith, N. J. L.. 1992. Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Digital. 20, figure 11. [Mapped feature: #79296 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV77041Related to: Deserted farmstead known as Bowda, Easdon Down Wood (Monument)
MDV27000Related to: Fossilised field system in woods south-west of Bowda, North Bovey (Monument)
MDV119988Related to: Pillow mound in wood west of Bowda (Monument)
MDV8810Related to: Pillow mound north-west of Bowda (Monument)
MDV8811Related to: Pillow mound south-west of Bowda, Easdon Down Wood (Monument)
MDV119989Related to: Pillow mounds in wood south of Bowda (Monument)
MDV119984Related to: Pillow mounds west of Bowda (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7411 - North Bovey Woodlands archaeological survey

Date Last Edited:Oct 9 2017 3:59PM