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HER Number:MDV119993
Name:Platform in Easdon Down Woods

Summary

Raised platform noted in 1991 woodland survey, close to the eastern boundary of an internal sector of the woodland. Measures around 4.5 metres east-west.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 743 827
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

  • PLATFORM (XVIII to XX - 1751 AD? to 1950 AD (Between))

Full description

Smith, N. J. L., 1992, Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands, 21, figure 13 (Report - Survey). SDV360446.

PP3 Platform. Raised platform adjacent to the eastern boundary of sector PP. Large drop to the south and also into area LLL, to the east. Diameter (east-west) measures approximately 4.5 metres.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360446Report - Survey: Smith, N. J. L.. 1992. Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Digital. 21, figure 13. [Mapped feature: #79298 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV27973Related to: Field system to the south-east of Easdon Down, North Bovey (Monument)
MDV119991Related to: Granite gateposts in Easdon Down Woods (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7411 - North Bovey Woodlands archaeological survey

Date Last Edited:Oct 10 2017 10:02AM