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HER Number:MDV133193
Name:Trench south of Nelder Wood, Newpark Waste

Summary

Similar to others recorded in area, this measures 10m by 1.5 - 2m wide. Associated bank measures 10m by 1.5m by 0.5m high. Probably related to local mining activity.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 591 615
Map Sheet:SX56SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishCornwood
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishCORNWOOD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • TRENCH (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), 33, NW27 (Report - Survey). SDV360518.

SX59196158 Trench. Similar to others recorded in area, this measures 10m by 1.5 - 2m wide. Associated bank measures 10m by 1.5m by 0.5m high. Probably related to local mining activity.

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. 33, NW27. [Mapped feature: #138590 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV133195Related to: Trench south of Nelder Wood, Newpark Waste (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

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

Date Last Edited:Aug 22 2022 10:18AM