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Summary

A number of circular and crescentic earthworks on either side of Shavercombe Brook near its confluence with the River Plym. All appear to be of relatively recent military activity.

Location

Protected Status

• Scheduled Monument 1019082: Multi-period remains at Hentor Warren

Other References/Statuses

• National Monuments Record: SX56NE292
• National Record of the Historic Environment: 1355962

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• WEAPONS PIT (Constructed, Early 20th Century to Late 20th Century - 1901 AD to 1999 AD (Between))

Full description

Probert, S. A. J. + Fletcher, M. J., 2002, Plym Valley survey (Report - Survey). SDV350782.

(16/01/2002) Centred SX 59276654. A number of circular and crescentic earthworks on either side of Shavercombe Brook near its confluence with the River Plym. All appear to be of relatively recent military activity.
A number of similar pits containing military debris are cut into several archaeological features on the slopes north of Shavercombe Tor while a cluster of similar though larger features lie to the west of the Tor. Many of the latter have been interpreted as hut circles. (see SX 56 NE 97).

Bluesky, 2006 - 2007, Bluesky aerial photographs 2006 - 2007 (Aerial Photograph). SDV341189.

Visible on the aerial photographs.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV8155 - Plym Valley Survey: EH Project (Feb 2001 - Dec 2002)

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