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HER Number:MDV133186
Name:Trackway in Broomhill Wood

Summary

Track, generally 1 - 1.5m wide, following the contour but varies between a third and half of the way down the hillside, west of Broomhill Farm. At the north end it cuts steeply downhill toward the level of the river flood plain. This is wider, up to 2m, well-built, revetted uphill and downhill, with possible steps cut into track on the steep section.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 635 585
Map Sheet:SX65NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishHarford
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishHARFORD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • TRACKWAY (Constructed, XVIII to Mid 20th Century - 1750 AD? (Between) to 1950 AD (Between))

Full description

Berry, N. + Simmonds, T., 1996, An Archaeological Survey of Boro Wood (SX7571), Erme Wood (SX6357), Wistmans Wood (SX6177) and Newpark Waste (SX5961), EW20 (Report - Survey). SDV360518.

SX 63505854 Track. Track, generally 1 - 1.5m wide, following the contour but varies between a third and half of the way down the hillside, west of Broomhill Farm. At the north end it cuts steeply downhill toward the level of the river flood plain. This is wider, up to 2m, well-built, revetted uphill and downhill, with possible steps cut into track on the steep section.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360518Report - Survey: Berry, N. + Simmonds, T.. 1996. An Archaeological Survey of Boro Wood (SX7571), Erme Wood (SX6357), Wistmans Wood (SX6177) and Newpark Waste (SX5961). Dartmoor National Park Authority Report. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. EW20. [Mapped feature: #138579 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV133168Related to: Fountain in Erme Wood (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7444 - Survey of Newpark Waste and Boro, Erme and Wistmans Woods

Date Last Edited:Aug 19 2022 3:43PM