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HER Number:MDV120013
Name:Earthwork bank at Owley Bottom

Summary

A raised earth / stone bank running north-south was identified in 1991 survey, running through the woodland.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 679 595
Map Sheet:SX65NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishUgborough
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishUGBOROUGH

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BANK (EARTHWORK) (Early Bronze Age to Late Medieval - 2200 BC? to 1539 AD (Between))

Full description

Smith, N., 1991, Survey Report of Sites and Monuments on Ugborough Moor and within woodlands at Owley, Peek Moor Gate and Pennaton Bridge, 10, figure (Report - Survey). SDV360448.

A raised earth / stone bank was clearly visible, running north-south, levelling out as it headed northwards.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360448Report - Survey: Smith, N.. 1991. Survey Report of Sites and Monuments on Ugborough Moor and within woodlands at Owley, Peek Moor Gate and Pennaton Bridge. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Digital. 10, figure. [Mapped feature: #79316 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7413 - Peek Moor Gate, Owley and Pennaton Bridge plantations archaeological survey

Date Last Edited:Oct 17 2017 12:13PM