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HER Number:MDV27669
Name:Alleged streamworks north-east of Cherrybrook Hotel

Summary

A 'streamwork' recorded in 1985 (centred at SX 62607681 and bifurcating to SX 620771 and 621766), following streamlets was not identified during 1989 field visit: the relevant areas are marshy strips adjacent to the streamlets.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 624 768
Map Sheet:SX67NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishDartmoor Forest
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishLYDFORD

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthwork remains of streamworking, peat working and associated leats west of Powder Mills Cottages

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SX67NW150
  • National Record of the Historic Environment: 874417
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX67NW/201
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • (Former Type) STREAMWORK? (Constructed, Early Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD (Between) to 1750 AD (Between))
  • PEAT CUTTING (Constructed, Early Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD (Between) to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Royal Air Force, 1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1890, 2466-2468 (Aerial Photograph). SDV169268.

National Monument Record, 1969, SX6276, 2/28-32 (Aerial Photograph). SDV274466.

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

Area of marshy streamwork within an area of peat cutting. Related to streamwork SX67NW/209. Visible on RAF 1946 and NMR 1969 aerials.

Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England, 1987-1993, Duchy Farms Project Survey Visit, P. Pattison (Report - Survey). SDV350839.

(08/06/1989) SX 6260 7681. Area of marshy streamwork within an area of peat cutting.
A second 'streamwork' a little to the south (of MDV27248) centred at SX 6260 7681 and bifurcating to SX 620 771 and 621 766, following streamlets does not exist: the relevant areas are marshy strips adjacent to the streamlets.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV169268Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1890. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). 2466-2468.
SDV274466Aerial Photograph: National Monument Record. 1969. SX6276. National Monument Record Aerial Photograph. 2/28-32.
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: #85846 ]
SDV350839Report - 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. P. Pattison.

Associated Monuments

MDV52808Related to: Ditches, Powder Mills (Monument)
MDV52807Related to: Leat serving Powder Mills gunpowder works (Monument)
MDV27239Related to: Leats south-west of Powder Mills (Monument)
MDV27248Related to: Streamworks west of Powder Mills (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8644 - Cherrybrook and Longford Newtake, Duchy Farms Survey
  • EDV8645 - Powder Mills and Gawler Newtake, Duchy Farms Survey
  • EDV8409 - Dartmoor Royal Forest Project
  • EDV8423 - Duchy Farms Project

Date Last Edited:May 15 2023 11:01AM