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Summary

Linear and irregularly shaped pits, incised channels and mounds interpreted as a possible medieval or post-medieval streamworks are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1948 and digital images derived from lidar data captured between 1998 and 2017, within Five Wyches Copse, Bovey Tracey.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• STREAMWORKS (Early Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

The earthworks do not correspond with any features in this location.

Royal Air Force, 1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2507, RAF/CPE/UK/2507 V 5052-53 13-MAR-1948 (Aerial Photograph). SDV361963.

Linear and irregularly shaped pits, incised channels and mounds are visible as earthworks.

Environment Agency, 1998-2017, LiDAR DTM data (1m resolution) EA: South Devon Coast to Dartmoor, LIDAR SX8078 Environment Agency DTM 01-JAN-1998 to 31-MAY-2017 (Cartographic). SDV361470.

Linear and irregularly shaped pits, incised channels and mounds are visible as earthworks.

Hegarty, C., Knight, S. and Sims, R., 2018-2019, The South Devon Coast to Dartmoor Aerial Investigation and Mapping Survey. Area 1, Haldon Ridge to Dart Valley (Interpretation). SDV361305.

Linear and irregularly shaped pits, incised channels and mounds are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1948 and digital images derived from lidar data captured between 1998 and 2017, within Five Wyches Copse, Bovey Tracey. The earthworks are largely random in form and occupy an area of circa 2 hectares. They do not correspond with any features in this location on the mid-19th century Parish Tithe Map, or on later available historic maps, supporting the interpretation that they had passed out od use by this time. The earthworks are interpreted as the extractive pits, stream channels and associated spoil mounds of a possible medieval or post-medieval streamworks. Earthworks of a similar, but more extensive streamworks are visible circa 300m to the southwest (MDV19917). Further investigations, such as targeted trenching is recommended to help define the character of these earthworks.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179	Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV361305	Interpretation: Hegarty, C., Knight, S. and Sims, R.. 2018-2019. The South Devon Coast to Dartmoor Aerial Investigation and Mapping Survey. Area 1, Haldon Ridge to Dart Valley. Historic England Research Report. Digital.
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SDV361470	Cartographic: Environment Agency. 1998-2017. LiDAR DTM data (1m resolution) EA: South Devon Coast to Dartmoor. Environment Agency LiDAR data. Digital. LIDAR SX8078 Environment Agency DTM 01-JAN-1998 to 31-MAY-2017. [Mapped feature: #114632 ]
SDV361963	Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2507. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). RAF/CPE/UK/2507 V 5052-53 13-MAR-1948.

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV7515 - The South Devon Coast to Dartmoor Aerial Investigation and Mapping (formerly NMP) Survey (Ref: ACD1748)

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