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Summary

A series of linear and parallel earthworks interpreted as a post-medieval or 19th century drainage system is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1946, at Luxton Moor, Winkleigh.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• DRAINAGE SYSTEM (Post Medieval to XIX - 1540 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

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

The transcriptions correspond to the grid reference for PRN166805.

Young, A. & Turner, S., 2005-2006, North Devon/Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme (NMP) project database records, PRN166805 (Interpretation). SDV358473.

Parallel ridge and furrow features are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs (p1). They are considered likely to be post medieval in origin, possibly drainage features, and were digitally plotted during the National Mapping Programme. The features are sited within an area described as rough ground in the Historic Landscape Characterisation for Devon.
Photograph reference:
1. RAF 3G/TUD/UK/159 PART III 5260-1 19-APR-1946

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV7455 - Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme

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