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HER Number:MDV120102
Name:Earthworks and building remains north-east of Tottiford Reservoir

Summary

Late 19th century historic map depicts features to the north-east of the reservoir, including a small rectangular structure just north-east of the footpath on the edge of an earthwork scarp. Function unknown, but may be associated with the reservoir or Kennick Cottage to the north.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 807 836
Map Sheet:SX88SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishChristow
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishCHRISTOW

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • EARTHWORK (XVIII to XIX - 1800 AD to 1880 AD (Between))
  • BUILDING (XIX - 1849 AD to 1880 AD (Between))
  • WALL (XIX to XX - 1889 AD to 1905 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

The late 19th century historic map depicts features to the north-east of the reservoir, including a small rectangular structure just north-east of the footpath on the edge of an earthwork scarp. Function unknown, but may be associated with the reservoir or Kennick Cottage to the north. Not depicted on the Tithe Map.


Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.

The early 20th century historic map shows a slightly enlarged building and some associated walling.


Shame, S., 1994, Woodland Archaeological Survey Kennick and Tottiford Woods, Devon, Tottiford Reservoir - east, A1 (Report - Survey). SDV360483.

?Enclosure noted in 1994 woodland survey. Small enclosure cut into the sector at its southern end.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV325644Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #79393 ]
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV360483Report - Survey: Shame, S.. 1994. Woodland Archaeological Survey Kennick and Tottiford Woods, Devon. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Digital. Tottiford Reservoir - east, A1.

Associated Monuments

MDV120085Related to: Kennick Cottage, south of Kennick Reservoir (Building)
MDV9380Related to: Tottiford Reservoir, Hennock (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7432 - Archaeological survey of woodland around Kennick and Tottiford Reservoirs

Date Last Edited:Oct 24 2017 10:42AM