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HER Number:MDV120201
Name:Culvert on stream in Newpark Waste

Summary

Small, covered culvert or leat , creating a separate channel on the river bend. Covered by four large slabs. Recorded in the 1996 woodland survey.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 592 609
Map Sheet:SX56SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishCornwood
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishCORNWOOD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CULVERT (Constructed, XVIII to Mid 20th Century - 1750 AD (Between) to 1950 AD (Between))
  • STREAMWORKS (Constructed, XVIII to Mid 20th Century - 1750 AD (Between) to 1950 AD (Between))

Full description

Berry, N. + Simmonds, T., 1996, An Archaeological Survey of Boro Wood (SX7571), Erme Wood (SX6357), Wistmans Wood (SX6177) and Newpark Waste (SX5961), 30, NW13 (Report - Survey). SDV360518.

SX5926 6092 - Streamwork.
Use uncertain; located on river bend, separate channel created by the insertion of a small covered culvert/channel. This is roughly 0.4 metres in total width, aligned parallel to stream bank for 1.4 metres. Covered by four large slabs. The water level in the culvert is significantly lower than the general level of the stream.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360518Report - Survey: Berry, N. + Simmonds, T.. 1996. An Archaeological Survey of Boro Wood (SX7571), Erme Wood (SX6357), Wistmans Wood (SX6177) and Newpark Waste (SX5961). Dartmoor National Park Authority Report. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 30, NW13. [Mapped feature: #4056 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7444 - Survey of Newpark Waste and Boro, Erme and Wistmans Woods

Date Last Edited:Aug 22 2022 9:52AM