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HER Number:MDV30651
Name:ENCLOSURE in the Parish of Buckland in the Moor

Summary

Vis=16/2/1987 (belsey). A se/nw reave forms the northern boundary of a small enclosure on the edge of and probably formerly belonging to bowden farm. Two existing walls form southern and western boundaries; the eastern side is bounded by the remains of a wall, or stony lynchetted bank up to 1.50m high. The interior has been cleared and there is a large stone clearance pile against the west wall (belsey).

Location

Grid Reference:SX 732 736
Map Sheet:SX77SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishBuckland in the Moor
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishBUCKLAND IN THE MOOR

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthwork remains of a Bronze Age parallel reave system on Buckland Common and Blackslade Down, including prehistoric settlements and cairns, as well as medieval and later remains

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX77SW/261
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ENCLOSURE (Late Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 3000 BC to 701 BC)

Full description

BELSEY, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV282345.

Vis=16/2/1987 (belsey). A se/nw reave forms the northern boundary of a small enclosure on the edge of and probably formerly belonging to bowden farm. Two existing walls form southern and western boundaries; the eastern side is bounded by the remains of a wall, or stony lynchetted bank up to 1.50m high. The interior has been cleared and there is a large stone clearance pile against the west wall (belsey).

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV314901.

Des=worksheet(belsey,1987,checklist).

Sources / Further Reading

SDV282345Migrated Record: BELSEY.
SDV314901Migrated Record:

Associated Monuments

MDV25199Related to: Field system on western edge of Buckland Common (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV6836 - Rippon Tor Premier Archaeological Landscape survey

Date Last Edited:May 15 2023 9:57AM