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HER Number:MDV133464
Name:Clearance cairns in Caseley Wood

Summary

Two clearance cairns were recorded in the wood during walkover survey in 1985. Both lie on the downhill side of old field wall in the north-eastern part of the wood.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 789 825
Map Sheet:SX78SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishLustleigh
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishLUSTLEIGH

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CLEARANCE CAIRN (Constructed, XVIII to Mid 20th Century - 1750 AD (Between) to 1950 AD (Between))

Full description

McCrone, P., 1985, An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands, 12, CW01-02, Fig 6 (Report - Survey). SDV360479.

Features recorded during walkover survey carried out in January - April 1985.
(CW01) Field clearance cairn - SX 7900 8254. Dump of stones on downhill side of old field wall.
(CW02) Field clearance cairn - SX 7898 8254. Dump of stones on downhill side of old field wall.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360479Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 12, CW01-02, Fig 6. [Mapped features: #139078 CW01, ; #139079 CW02, ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7430 - Woodland Survey (1985) in Wray Cleave, Sanduck Wood, Caseley Wood, Kings Wood and Fingle Woods

Date Last Edited:Sep 23 2022 1:17PM