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Summary

An oval shaped cropmark enclosure of potential prehistoric date is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1987, to the north of The Barton, North Tawton.

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Two Roman forts (two Roman fortlets are located in northwest corner of northern fort) and two marching camps, Roman building, Roman roads, enclosures, prehistoric ring ditches, undated linears and Bathe Pool south of North Tawton

Other References/Statuses

• SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• ENCLOSURE (Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2200 BC to 42 AD (Between))

Full description

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

Transcriptions of a ditch correspond to the grid reference for PRN167046.

Young, A. & Turner, S., 2005-2006, North Devon/Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme (NMP) project database records, PRN167046 (Interpretation). SDV358473.

A curvilinear enclosure comprising a single ditch is visible on aerial photos (p1). It has a diameter of roughly 31m, and no visible entrances. The enclosure has been digitally plotted as part of the National Mapping Programme.
Photograph reference:
1. DCC DAP IY 09 (NMR SS 6600/54- 5654) 17-JUL-1987

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV7455 - Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme

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