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HER Number:MDV122882
Name:Trial pits 170 metres west of Western White Barrow, Ugborough

Summary

A cluster of over 50 tin trial pits 170 metres west of Western White Barrow. The pits are approximately 3 to 5 metres diameter, each with a small collar of spoil on the downslope side.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 651 654
Map Sheet:SX66NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishUgborough
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishUGBOROUGH

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • TRIAL PIT (Constructed, Post Medieval to XIX - 1540 AD? to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Newman, P., 2018, Erme Valley Survey data (GIS and Excel spreadsheet) (Cartographic). SDV361913.

Trial pits shown on survey.

Newman, P., 2018, The Upper Erme Valley, Dartmoor National Park, Devon: An Archaeological Survey, Appendix 1 (Report - Survey). SDV362921.

A cluster of over 50 tin trial pits 170 metres west of Western White Barrow. The pits are approximately 3 to 5 metres diameter, each with a small collar of spoil on the downslope side.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV361913Cartographic: Newman, P.. 2018. Erme Valley Survey data (GIS and Excel spreadsheet). GIS ShapeFile. Digital. [Mapped feature: #118972 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8082 - Survey of the Upper Erme Valley

Date Last Edited:May 2 2020 3:12PM