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HER Number:MDV125867
Name:Field system remains on the northern part of Hanger Down

Summary

Identified in the 1980s Aerial Photograph Project, the fragmentary remains of a field system. Probably associated with the more extensive field system remains (MDV25325) further to the south. This feature requires confirmation through site visit.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 622 592
Map Sheet:SX65NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishCornwood
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishCORNWOOD

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Remains of possible prehistoric field system with hut circles on northern part of Hanger Down

Other References/Statuses

  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FIELD SYSTEM (Constructed, Bronze Age - 2200 BC to 701 BC)

Full description

Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England, 1985, Aerial Photograph Project (Dartmoor) - Dartmoor Pre-NMP (Cartographic). SDV319854.

Identified in the 1980s Aerial Photograph Project, the fragmentary remains of a field system. Probably associated with the more extensive field system remains (MDV25325) further to the south.
Marked on the map overlay, these appear never to have been entered separately into the Sites and Monuments Record as no relevant records could be found in 2019. No photograph reference for these features, which could not be identified from the aerial photographs available at Parke. Require confirmation through site visit.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV319854Cartographic: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1985. Aerial Photograph Project (Dartmoor) - Dartmoor Pre-NMP. Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England Aerial Photograph P. Cartographic. [Mapped feature: #118249 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV25325Related to: Field system on Hanger Down (Monument)
MDV125864Related to: Hut circle on far northern edge of Hanger Down (Monument)
MDV125866Related to: Hut circle on Hanger Down (Monument)
MDV125865Related to: Hut circle on northern part of Hanger Down (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jul 11 2022 10:05AM