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HER Number:MDV133048
Name:Rectilinear ditched enclosure in Lew Wood, Lewtrenchard

Summary

A rectilinear double ditched enclosure is visible as earthwork ditches and internal banks on images derived from the Environment Agency's National Lidar Project data. Possible associated boundaries are visible as linear earthwork ditches to the north.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 461 852
Map Sheet:SX48NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishLewtrenchard
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishLEWTRENCHARD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • DITCHED ENCLOSURE (Early Bronze Age to Roman - 2200 BC (Between) to 409 AD (Between))
  • RECTILINEAR ENCLOSURE (Early Bronze Age to Roman - 2200 BC (Between) to 409 AD (Between))

Full description

Environment Agency WMS, 2021, Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DTM 2020 - 1m (Cartographic). SDV364513.

Rectilinear earthwork ditches in Lew Wood are visible but not very clear.

Smart, C., 2022, Unlocking Landscapes project, 28th July 2022 (Personal Comment). SDV364882.

Rectilinear enclosure and possible associated field system visible on Environment Agency National Lidar Project images.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV364513Cartographic: Environment Agency WMS. 2021. Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DTM 2020 - 1m. Environment Agency LiDAR data. Digital. [Mapped feature: #138233 ]
SDV364882Personal Comment: Smart, C.. 2022. Unlocking Landscapes project. Email. 28th July 2022.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jul 28 2022 6:29PM