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HER Number:MDV26560
Name:Yarner Wood north-western boundary

Summary

Boundary bank visible in the north-west corner of Yarner Wood on aerial photographs from the late 1940s. Surveyed by Natural England volunteers between 2009-2012.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 771 789
Map Sheet:SX77NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishBovey Tracey
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishBOVEY TRACEY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX77NE/128

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BANK (EARTHWORK) (Modern - 1751 AD to 2013 AD (Between))

Full description

Royal Air Force, 1949, RAF 540/226, 5105 (Aerial Photograph). SDV271060.


Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England, 1985, Aerial Photograph Project (Interpretation). SDV319854.

Bank visible in the north-west corner of Yarner Wood on aerial photographs from the late 1940s.


Natural England Volunteers, 2009-2015, Natural England Volunteer Archaeological Survey, K7 (Worksheet). SDV350591.

Yarner Wood / Trendlebere Down boundary. A visible bank running along the north-western side of Yarner Wood. Vegetation growth noted, including holly and beech saplings, as well as bracken and bilberry bushes. There is significant water erosion in a gully on the north-west side and some of the facing block work has fallen away in places. 14 images taken. Supporting photographic record held by Natural England.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV271060Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1949. RAF 540/226. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Unknown. 5105. [Mapped feature: #85361 ]
SDV319854Interpretation: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1985. Aerial Photograph Project. Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England Aerial Photograph P. Cartographic.
SDV350591Worksheet: Natural England Volunteers. 2009-2015. Natural England Volunteer Archaeological Survey. Natural England Archaeological Survey. Worksheet. K7.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV6071 - East Devon Natural Nature Reserve and surrounds Archaeological Survey

Date Last Edited:Jan 17 2014 2:06PM