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HER Number:MDV133195
Name:Trench south of Nelder Wood, Newpark Waste

Summary

Trench with upcast. Similar to others recorded in area; probably related to local mining activity. Trench measures 9m in length and 2m wide with bank of upcast/spoil 9m by 1.5m wide by 1m high along the southern side.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 591 616
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, NW29 (Report - Survey). SDV360518.

SX59166161 Trench with upcast. Similar to others recorded in area; probably related to local mining activity. Trench measures 9m in length and 2m wide with bank of upcast/spoil 9m by 1.5m wide by 1m high along the southern side.

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, NW29. [Mapped feature: #138592 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV133193Related 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 10:21AM