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HER Number:MDV124990
Name:Boundary bank, Yarner Wood

Summary

Boundary bank adjacent to stream in Yarner Wood. Surveyed by Natural England volunteers in 2014.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 776 784
Map Sheet:SX77NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishBovey Tracey
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishBOVEY TRACEY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BANK (EARTHWORK) (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Natural England Volunteers, 2009-2015, Natural England Volunteer Archaeological Survey, O69, Sketch plan (Worksheet). SDV350591.

Visited 05/12/2014, 12/12/2014. Earthwork bank recorded at SX 77696 78417. Bank measures 1.0 metres high, 1.0 metre wide, length unknown. Possible slit trench (SX 77696 78417) and charcoal hearth (SX 77646 78405) measuring 7.2 metres by 7.0 metres noted nearby.
Old bank enclosure around hill top recorded. One side uses original Yarner boundary, 1.25 metres in length.
Sketched and photographed. Supporting photographic record held by Natural England.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV350591Worksheet: Natural England Volunteers. 2009-2015. Natural England Volunteer Archaeological Survey. Natural England Archaeological Survey. Worksheet. O69, Sketch plan. [Mapped feature: #116071 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV104006Related to: Boundary bank, Devon Wheal Francis Mine (Monument)
MDV124992Related to: Charcoal platform, Yarner Wood (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV6071 - East Devon Natural Nature Reserve and surrounds Archaeological Survey

Date Last Edited:Jan 29 2019 10:45AM