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HER Number:MDV25210
Name:Fossilised reaves in fields north-west of Higher Bowdley, Ashburton

Summary

Possible fossilized reave system surrounded by modern farmland.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 742 724
Map Sheet:SX77SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishAshburton
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishASHBURTON

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Fossilised Bronze Age reaves preserved in field system north-west of Higher Bowdley

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX77SW/189
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FOSSILISED REAVE SYSTEM (Constructed, Early Bronze Age to Post Medieval - 2200 BC (Between) to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Royal Air Force, 1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1890, 1380 (Aerial Photograph). SDV169268.

Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England, 1985, Aerial Photograph Project (Dartmoor) - Dartmoor Pre-NMP (Cartographic). SDV319854.

SX 7430 7240 Possible fossilized reave system surrounded by modern farmland visible on aerial image.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV169268Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1890. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). 1380.
SDV319854Cartographic: 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. [Mapped feature: #84978 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV76982Related to: Higher Bowdley Farmstead, Ashburton (Monument)
MDV76976Related to: Waverley farmstead, Ashburton (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jan 9 2024 10:43AM