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HER Number:MDV131441
Name:Gatepost near Dunstone Farm Barns

Summary

A slotted gatepost stands, probably in situ, at SX55146425. The lower part is hidden by a build up of silt; it is now visible as a 1.2m high moorland slab up to 0.6m wide and a maximum 0.4m thick. Four rectangular shaped slots cut into the front face are each 0.15m by 0.05m and 0.04m deep. Its partner has been removed.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 551 642
Map Sheet:SX56SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishShaugh Prior
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishSHAUGH PRIOR

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SX56SE197
  • National Record of the Historic Environment: 1311352

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • GATE PIER (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1540 AD (Between) to 1901 AD (Between))
  • STONE (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1540 AD (Between) to 1901 AD (Between))

Full description

Fletcher, M., 2000, The Ferro Ceramic Mine and Shaugh Brickworks, Meavy (Report - Survey). SDV360342.

A slotted gatepost stands, probably in situ, at SX55146425. The lower part is hidden by a build up of silt; it is now visible as a 1.2m high moorland slab up to 0.6m wide and a maximum 0.4m thick. Four rectangular shaped slots cut into the front face are each 0.15m by 0.05m and 0.04m deep. Its partner has been removed.
Surveyed at 1/2500

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360342Report - Survey: Fletcher, M.. 2000. The Ferro Ceramic Mine and Shaugh Brickworks, Meavy. English Heritage. [Mapped feature: #132940 Location needs checking in survey report, ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8730 - Shaugh Bridge and North Wood: English Heritage Field Survey Project

Date Last Edited:Sep 17 2021 1:38PM