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| HER Number: | MDV27827 |
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| Name: | Area for training horses, north of Gisperdown, South Brent |
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Summary
Fields to the north of Gisperdown Farm have an unusual layout and according to a local source were used as racehorse training circuit in early 20th century.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 697 632 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX66SE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | South Brent |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | SOUTH BRENT |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX66SE/479
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- RACECOURSE (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))
Full description
Robinson, R., 1980, An Archaeological Check-List for South Brent (Report - non-specific). SDV150007.
(Visited in 1978?) Fields to the north of Gisperdown have an unusual layout as though they incorporated a circular route bounded by double banks. In the early years of this century the occupant of 'Church House' in the centre of Brent village trained racehorses and used this circuit for training. It was known as 'The Runs'. The banks are stone-faced turf and at first glance could suggest the remnants of a prehistoric enclosure.
It is not completely clear that the layout was purpose-built for riding horses but it seems likely. It can be seen well from the slopes of Dockwell Ridge to the north looking across Yalland Marsh.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV150007 | Report - non-specific: Robinson, R.. 1980. An Archaeological Check-List for South Brent. DAS/DCRA Publication. 8. A4 Comb Bound. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Jan 7 2014 3:27PM |
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