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HER Number:MDV121183
Name:Possible field boundary or enclosure ditch, Crooke Cross, North Tawton

Summary

A curvilinear cropmark ditch of largely uncertain origin, but possibly forming the western edge of an enclosure, is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1990, at Crooke Cross, North Tawton.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 683 013
Map Sheet:SS60SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishNorth Tawton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishNORTH TAWTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • DITCH (Unknown date)
  • ENCLOSURE? (Unknown date)

Full description

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

Transcriptions of a curvilinear ditch correspond to the grid reference for PRN167002.


Young, A. & Turner, S., 2005-2006, North Devon/Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme (NMP) project database records, PRN167002 (Interpretation). SDV358473.

A curved linear feature is visible as a single ditch on aerial photos (p1). It is possible that this feature is the remains of an enclosure, however not enough of it is visible to make a positive interpretation. The ditch has been digitally plotted as part of the National Mapping Programme.
Photograph reference:
1. DCC DAP QN 07 (NMR SS6801/30- 6807/07) 26-MAR-1990

Sources / Further Reading

SDV321540Cartographic: Young, A.. 2005. Transcriptions from Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme (NMP) project. Plot of Cropmarks. Digital. [Mapped feature: #80417 ]
SDV358473Interpretation: Young, A. & Turner, S.. 2005-2006. North Devon/Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme (NMP) project database records. Cornwall Council Report. Digital. PRN167002.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7455 - Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme

Date Last Edited:Feb 28 2018 3:39PM