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HER Number:MDV132023
Name:Apple crusher in settlement north-west of Doe Tor

Summary

Unfinished apple crusher on the western flank of Doe Tor.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 537 849
Map Sheet:SX58SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishLydford
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishLYDFORD

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Bronze age settlement north-west of Doe Tor, comprising at least two hut circles and associated sub-rectangular enclosure

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SX58SW116
  • National Record of the Historic Environment: 1151126

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • MILLSTONE (Constructed, Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1540 AD (Between) to 1901 AD (Between))

Full description

Probert, S. + Fletcher, M. + Newman, P., 1998, Willsworthy Training Area, Peter Tavy, Devon: An Archaeological survey by the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England (Report - Survey). SDV350638.

(14/07/1998) SX 53768497. An unfinished apple crusher lies in a dense clitter slope on the W flank of Doe Tor. The crudely shaped circular granite block measures 0.9m in diameter and 0.25m thick. There is no central hole.
Hut circle 3 (SX53788494) 3.2 metres diameter. Crude clearing adjacent to massive boulder

Probert, S., 2001, Willsworthy Training Area, Peter Tavy, Devon. Integrated Land Management Plan Implementation: Archaeological Condition Baseline Survey Appendices 2-5 (Report - Survey). SDV357727.

(09/01/2001) This small circular "runner" lies against a large boulder.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV350638Report - Survey: Probert, S. + Fletcher, M. + Newman, P.. 1998. Willsworthy Training Area, Peter Tavy, Devon: An Archaeological survey by the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England Field/Recording In. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. [Mapped feature: #134272 ]
SDV357727Report - Survey: Probert, S.. 2001. Willsworthy Training Area, Peter Tavy, Devon. Integrated Land Management Plan Implementation: Archaeological Condition Baseline Survey Appendices 2-5. English Heritage Archaeological Investigation Report. A4 Comb Bound + Digital.

Associated Monuments

MDV103559Related to: Hut circle settlement 400 metres north-west of Doe Tor (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7368 - Survey of the Willsworthy Training Area, Peter Tavy (1998)
  • EDV6663 - Survey of the Willsworthy Training Area
  • EDV6664 - Survey of the Willsworthy Training Area
  • EDV6665 - Survey of the Willsworthy Training Area
  • EDV8141 - Condition survey of the Willsworthy Training Area

Date Last Edited:Nov 16 2021 11:53AM