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| HER Number: | MDV133204 |
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| Name: | Enclosure in field south-east of Parkland Farm |
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Summary
Rectangular enclosure, aligned north-west by south-east, sited adjacent to present field boundary which serves to define its northern extent. Three sides survive, of stone construction, with overall dimensions of 15m by 27m. Three possible internal subdivisions may be distinguished, two at the north-western end of roughly similar size (5m by 7m), and one in the south-east corner (8m by 8.5m). Clearly defined entrance on the north-western boundary, serving to divide internal enclosures. No hut circles visible. Presently covered by carpet of vegetation.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 595 616 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX56SE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Cornwood |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | CORNWOOD |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- RECTANGULAR ENCLOSURE (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, NW52 (Report - Survey). SDV360518.
SX 59536163 Enclosure. Rectangular enclosure, aligned north-west by south-east, sited adjacent to present field boundary which serves to define its northern extent. Three sides survive, of stone construction, with overall dimensions of 15m by 27m. Three possible internal subdivisions may be distinguished, two at the north-western end of roughly similar size (5m by 7m), and one in the south-east corner (8m by 8.5m). Clearly defined entrance on the north-western boundary, serving to divide internal enclosures. No hut circles visible. Presently covered by carpet of vegetation.
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. 37, NW52. [Mapped feature: #138608 Plan used to digitise feature, ] |
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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 1:41PM |
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