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HER Number: | MDV133186 |
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Name: | Trackway in Broomhill Wood |
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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 |
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Map Sheet: | SX65NW |
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Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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Civil Parish | Harford |
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District | South Hams |
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Ecclesiastical Parish | HARFORD |
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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
SDV360518 | Report - 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 ] |
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Associated Monuments
MDV133168 | Related 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 |
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