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HER Number:MDV35502
Name:Enclosure 340 metres north-west of Mis Tor Farm

Summary

South-western arc of a circular hillslope enclosure measuring around 40 metres in diameter. One of a group of three. Visible on the lidar data.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 567 756
Map Sheet:SX57NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishDartmoor Forest
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWALKHAMPTON

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthwork remains of three possibly prehistoric enclosures on Walkhampton Common, north-west of Mis Tor Farm

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57NE/117
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ENCLOSURE (Early Neolithic to Late Iron Age - 4000 BC to 42 AD (Between))

Full description

Greeves, T. A. P., 1988, Prehistoric enclosures between Little Mis Tor and Rundlestone enclosures, 28/12/1988 (Personal Comment). SDV266452.

Three potentially prehistoric enclosures between Little Mis Tor and Rundlestone enclosures.
SX5675 7560. Part of an 'enclosure'. Approximately 40 metres in diameter. Top half perhaps robbed in order to build adjoining field walls (see related records MDV35500 and 35501).


Gerrard, S., 1993-2002, Monument Protection Programme Alternative Action Report, 31/5/1992 (Report - non-specific). SDV145710.

Considered under the Monument Protection Programme but not recommended for scheduling.


Environment Agency, 1998-2014, LiDAR DTM data (1m resolution) (Cartographic). SDV359177.

South-western arc of a circular feature visible on the lidar data.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV145710Report - non-specific: Gerrard, S.. 1993-2002. Monument Protection Programme Alternative Action Report. English Heritage. Unknown. 31/5/1992.
SDV266452Personal Comment: Greeves, T. A. P.. 1988. Prehistoric enclosures between Little Mis Tor and Rundlestone enclosures. Not Applicable. 28/12/1988.
SDV359177Cartographic: Environment Agency. 1998-2014. LiDAR DTM data (1m resolution). Environment Agency LiDAR data. Digital. [Mapped feature: #88642 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV35501Related to: Enclosure 270 metres north-west of Mis Tor Farm (Monument)
MDV35500Related to: Enclosure 420 metres north-west of Mis Tor Farm (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jun 27 2017 10:24AM