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| HER Number: | MDV13276 |
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| Name: | Prehistoric enclosure north of Brent Moor China Clay Works, South Brent |
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Summary
Possible remains of a Prehistoric enclosure to the north of Brent Moor China Clay Works
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 679 629 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX66SE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | South Brent |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | SOUTH BRENT |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX66SE/142
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- ENCLOSURE? (Early Neolithic to Late Iron Age - 4000 BC to 42 AD?)
Full description
Robinson, R., 1977-1979, South Brent Parish Checklist (Worksheet). SDV151046.
Doubtful remains of an enclosure.
Newman, P., 2002, Shipley Bridge China-Clay Works, South Brent, 11, Figure 2 (Report - Survey). SDV360363.
An earth and stone feature which has been extensively robbed is a possible Prehistoric enclosure with one hut base. The walls now consist of disconnected and spread earthworks containing rubble. The clearest section to the north-east appears mostly undisturbed. The site has been bisected by the Zeal Tor Tramway and much of the stone has been removed. A possible hut base is located in the north-west corner consistng of a level area and slight bank.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV151046 | Worksheet: Robinson, R.. 1977-1979. South Brent Parish Checklist. South Brent Parish Checklist. A4 Single Sheet. |
| SDV360363 | Report - Survey: Newman, P.. 2002. Shipley Bridge China-Clay Works, South Brent. English Heritage Archaeological Investigation Report. AI/35/2002. A4 Comb Bound. 11, Figure 2. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Aug 22 2023 3:20PM |
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