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HER Number:MDV133200
Name:Walls in field south-east of Parkland Farm

Summary

Wall and scarp. Wall and scarp running along contour and abutting east wall of existing 'field'. Wall approximately 10m long with a scarp of rocks and boulders. Generally in poor condition, and in boggy area.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 594 616
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

  • WALL (Constructed, Early Bronze Age to Mid 20th Century - 2200 BC? (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), 37, NW47-48 (Report - Survey). SDV360518.

SX 59406171 - Walls. Low, parallel 'walls' of stones set upright on end, creating a passage 1.2m wide, approximately 10m long on east side and 3m on west, the rest being destroyed. On dry ground in boggy field. Function unknown but possible vermin trap.
SX 59446168 - Wall and scarp. Wall and scarp running along contour and abutting east wall of existing 'field'. Wall approximately 10m long with a scarp of rocks and boulders. Generally in poor condition, and in boggy area.

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. 37, NW47-48. [Mapped features: #138599 ; #138600 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

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

Date Last Edited:Aug 22 2022 12:02PM