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| HER Number: | MDV120153 |
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| Name: | Cairn in woods north-west of Trenchford Reservoir |
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Summary
Circular mound recorded in 1994 woodland survey. Close to the western boundary wall, it consists of piled up natural stone, covered in earth. Measures around 2.0 metres in diameter and may be a clearance cairn.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 799 828 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX78SE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Bovey Tracey |
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| District | Teignbridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BOVEY TRACEY |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- CLEARANCE CAIRN? (XVIII to XX - 1751 AD to 1950 AD (Between))
Full description
Shame, S., 1994, Woodland Archaeological Survey Kennick and Tottiford Woods, Devon, Kennick, Y2 (Report - Survey). SDV360483.
A large cairn constructed from earth over natural stones stands just east of the western field boundary wall. Approximately 2.0 metres in diameter, it is roughly circular. Moss and grass covered, it seems to have been disturbed on its eastern side.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV360483 | Report - Survey: Shame, S.. 1994. Woodland Archaeological Survey Kennick and Tottiford Woods, Devon. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Digital. Kennick, Y2. [Mapped feature: #4016 ] |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV7432 - Archaeological survey of woodland around Kennick and Tottiford Reservoirs
| Date Last Edited: | Oct 31 2017 4:28PM |
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