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HER Number:MDV13425
Name:Unfinished millstone within prehistoric enclosure at Dockwell Brakes, South Brent

Summary

Unfinished millstone within prehistoric enclosure at Dockwell Brakes

Location

Grid Reference:SX 697 640
Map Sheet:SX66SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishSouth Brent
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishSOUTH BRENT

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX66SE/284

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • MILLSTONE (Early Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD? (Between) to 1750 AD? (Between))

Full description

Robinson, R., 1977-1979, South Brent Parish Checklist (Worksheet). SDV151046.

Unfinished millstone lies within prehistoric enclosure at Dockwell Brakes about 10 metres from the north-west side. It is crudely shaped, circular but with the upper surface not yet made level. There is no sign of a central axle hole, and no small central depression as is sometimes found. Diameter 1.1 metres to 1.2 metres, thickness 0.28 metres.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV151046Worksheet: Robinson, R.. 1977-1979. South Brent Parish Checklist. South Brent Parish Checklist. A4 Single Sheet. [Mapped feature: #5079 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 22 2023 3:23PM