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HER Number:MDV34193
Name:Curved enclosure bank south-west of Butter Brook Reservoir, Harford

Summary

An enclosure curves round the southern plantation corner, but could not be traced within the fence. It shows as a low mound set with stones and is probably associated with the prehistoric settlement.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 645 591
Map Sheet:SX65NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishHarford
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishHARFORD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SX65NW45
  • National Record of the Historic Environment: 1408984
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX65NW/45

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Everett, C., 1978, Archaeological Survey of Some Woodlands Within the Dartmoor National Park, 18, Map 15, BB5 (Report - Survey). SDV360464.

BB5 Bank SX 6455914. An enclosure curves round the southern plantation corner, but could not be traced within the fence. It shows as a low mound set with stones and is probably associated with the prehistoric settlement. Measures 2.0 metres base and 0.5 metres in height.

Butler, J., 1993, Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Four - The South-East, 19, Map 53, Figure 53.2 (Monograph). SDV337765.

Curved feature shown on to the south of the 'plantation'.

Gerrard, S., 1993-2010, Monument Protection Programme Alternative Action Report, 2002 (Report - non-specific). SDV145710.

Considered under the Monument Protection Programme by previous Monument Protection Programme Advisor who did not recommend it for scheduling.

Ordnance Survey, 2017, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV359962.

Fragments depicted on the modern mapping.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV145710Report - non-specific: Gerrard, S.. 1993-2010. Monument Protection Programme Alternative Action Report. English Heritage. Unknown. 2002.
SDV337765Monograph: Butler, J.. 1993. Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Four - The South-East. Dartmoor Atlas of Antiquities: Volume Four - The South-East. Four. Paperback Volume. 19, Map 53, Figure 53.2.
SDV359962Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2017. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped features: #88223 ; #88224 ]
SDV360464Report - Survey: Everett, C.. 1978. Archaeological Survey of Some Woodlands Within the Dartmoor National Park. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Digital. 18, Map 15, BB5.

Associated Monuments

MDV25311Related to: Enclosure south of the Butter Brook Reservoir, Harford (Monument)
MDV120061Related to: Hut circle south of oval prehistoric enclosure south of the Butter Brook Reservoir, Harford (Monument)
MDV34192Related to: Remains of an enclosure south of the Butter Brook Reservoir, Harford (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7427 - Archaeological survey of woodlands near Butterbrook Reservoir

Date Last Edited:Dec 14 2021 11:43AM