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HER Number:MDV120401
Name:Field boundary or trackway, south of Higher Voaden, Bratton Clovelly

Summary

A linear cropmark ditch interpreted as a possible post-medieval field boundary or trackway is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1946, to the south of Higher Voaden, Bratton Clovelly.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 478 926
Map Sheet:SX49SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBratton Clovelly
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishBRATTON CLOVELLY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FIELD BOUNDARY (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1750 AD (Between))
  • TRACKWAY (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Young, A., 2005, Transcriptions from Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme (NMP) project (Cartographic). SDV321540.


Young, A. & Turner, S., 2005-2006, North Devon/Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme (NMP) project database records, PRN167115 (Interpretation). SDV358473.

A linear feature is visible as a single ditch on aerial photographs (p1). It is sited within an area described as 'rough ground' in the Historic Landscape Characterisation for Devon and is likely to be a field boundary or trackway of post-medieval origin. It has been digitally plotted as part of the National Mapping Programme.
Photograph reference:
1. RAF /3G/TUD/UK/138/PART2/5196-8 11-APR-1946

Sources / Further Reading

SDV321540Cartographic: Young, A.. 2005. Transcriptions from Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme (NMP) project. Plot of Cropmarks. Digital. [Mapped feature: #79640 ]
SDV358473Interpretation: Young, A. & Turner, S.. 2005-2006. North Devon/Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme (NMP) project database records. Cornwall Council Report. Digital. PRN167115.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7455 - Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme

Date Last Edited:Apr 24 2018 11:40AM