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HER Number:MDV121245
Name:Enclosure, north of The Barton, North Tawton

Summary

Cropmarks of a bank and ditch interpreted as a possible prehistoric enclosure are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1975, to the north of The Barton, North Tawton. Given it's close proximity to the North Tawton military complex MDV103778, however, it could also be of Roman date.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 660 007
Map Sheet:SS60SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishNorth Tawton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishNORTH TAWTON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ENCLOSURE (Early Bronze Age to Roman - 2200 BC to 409 AD (Between))

Full description

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

Transcriptions of a ditch and bank correspond to the grid reference for PRN167047.

Young, A. & Turner, S., 2005-2006, North Devon/Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme (NMP) project database records, PRN167047 (Interpretation). SDV358473.

Two partial curvilinear enclosures of uncertain origin are visible on aerial photos (p1). Each has a diameter of roughly 28m. One consists of a single bank, the other an external bank and internal ditch. The two features been digitally plotted as part of the National Mapping Programme.
Photograph reference:
1. CUC CUCAP BUO 8 18-JUL-1975

Hegarty, C., Knight, S. and Sims, R., 2017-2018, Backlog recording of the Winkleigh National Mapping Programme Survey (Personal Comment). SDV360588.

The record by Young & Turner describes two cropmark enclosures in this location. Given they represent entirely separate features spaced circa 50m apart, they have been recorded as separate monuments. See also MDV17626.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV321540Cartographic: Young, A.. 2005. Transcriptions from Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme (NMP) project. Digital. [Mapped feature: #110500 ]
SDV358473Interpretation: Young, A. & Turner, S.. 2005-2006. North Devon/Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme (NMP) project database records. Cornwall Council Report. Digital. PRN167047.
SDV360588Personal Comment: Hegarty, C., Knight, S. and Sims, R.. 2017-2018. Backlog recording of the Winkleigh National Mapping Programme Survey. Not Applicable.

Associated Monuments

MDV17626Related to: Probable Ring Ditch North of The Barton, North Tawton (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7455 - Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme

Date Last Edited:Jun 25 2021 4:40PM