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HER Number:MDV25669
Name:RIDGE AND FURROW in the Parish of South Brent

Summary

Possible ridge and furrow in present enclosed land seen on a very oblique NMR 1980 aerial image at SX 6902 6234. Not clear on 1948 RAF aerial photos.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 689 623
Map Sheet:SX66SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishSouth Brent
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishSOUTH BRENT

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Area of ridge and furrow medieval cultivation ridges with building remains in deserted farmstead known as Hennaberry, as well as remains of possible prehistoric hut circle east of Didworthy

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX66SE/361
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • RIDGE AND FURROW (Early Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1750 AD)

Full description

Untitled Source (Aerial Photograph). SDV169519.

Aph=nmr sf1743/6-7(9/4/1980).

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

Possible ridge and furrow in present enclosed land seen on a very oblique NMR 1980 aerial image at SX 6902 6234. Not clear on 1948 RAF aerials.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV169519Aerial Photograph:
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.

Associated Monuments

MDV13344Related to: Site of Hennabury Farm, South Brent (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jul 24 2023 11:24AM