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| HER Number: | MDV18419 |
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| Name: | Barrow at Tor Royal |
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Summary
Barrow at Tor Royal. This site is on the local list of Nationally Important Dartmoor sites.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 611 737 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX67SW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Dartmoor Forest |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | LYDFORD |
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Protected Status
- SHINE: Prehistoric barrow on lower slope of Royal Hill circa 234 metres south of Blackbrook River
Other References/Statuses
- Dartmoor Non-designated Heritage Asset (Evidential): NI Site
- National Monuments Record: SX67SW199
- National Record of the Historic Environment: 619923
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX67SW/142
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- BARROW (Constructed, Bronze Age - 2200 BC (Between) to 701 BC (Between))
Full description
Dartmoor National Park Authority, 1982, Tor Royal Farm (Plan - measured). SDV265836.
Possible barrow noticed on Tor Royal survey.
Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England, 1985, Aerial Photograph Project (Dartmoor) - Dartmoor Pre-NMP (Cartographic). SDV319854.
Not visible.
Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England, 1987-1993, Duchy Farms Project Survey Visit, M. J. Fletcher (Report - Survey). SDV350839.
(09/02/1989) SX 61157373. A low mound, almost certainly a barrow, lies in the angle of the junction of two narrow streams. On a shallow N slope with extensive views to the N, at 349m OD, it is surrounded by peat marsh and scattered large boulders. It measures 7.7m E-W by 6.8m N-S, 0.6m high on the downhill side, 0.3m high on the uphill side, and is apparently composed of soil and growan. The flattish top is disturbed by an amorphous pit c.2.8m across and 0.3m deep with upcast spoil around its edge. there is no evidence of stone content, a kerb or a ditch.
Gerrard, S., 2004, List of Sites Remaining to be Considered for Designation on Dartmoor (Un-published). SDV345444.
This site was considered for designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument during the Monument Protection Programme. The programme ended before the entire list of sites was successfully scheduled so this is included on a local list of Nationally Important Sites.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV265836 | Plan - measured: Dartmoor National Park Authority. 1982. Tor Royal Farm. 6 inch. Unknown. |
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| SDV319854 | Cartographic: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1985. Aerial Photograph Project (Dartmoor) - Dartmoor Pre-NMP. Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England Aerial Photograph P. Cartographic. |
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| SDV345444 | Un-published: Gerrard, S.. 2004. List of Sites Remaining to be Considered for Designation on Dartmoor. Digital. |
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| SDV350839 | Report - Survey: Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England. 1987-1993. Duchy Farms Project Survey Visit. Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England Archaeological Survey. Unknown. M. J. Fletcher. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV8628 - Tor Royal Farm Duchy Farms Survey
- EDV8409 - Dartmoor Royal Forest Project
- EDV8423 - Duchy Farms Project
| Date Last Edited: | Mar 11 2022 3:29PM |
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