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HER Number:MDV37107
Name:Prehistoric Enclosure southwest of Higher Weeke Farm

Summary

Prehistoric rectangular single ditched enclosure to the southwest of Higher Weeke Farm

Location

Grid Reference:SX 869 497
Map Sheet:SX84NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishStoke Fleming
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishUNKNOWN

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Prehistoric single ditched enclosure south west of Higher Weeke

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX84NE/14

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ENCLOSURE (Prehistoric - 698000 BC to 42 AD (Between))

Full description

Griffith, F. M., 1984, DAP/CS, 10a,11 (Aerial Photograph). SDV337980.

Rectangular single ditched enclosure with the west side absent. Circa 70 metres long by circa 45 metres wide.


Griffith, F. M., 1987, DAP/IB, 4,5 (Aerial Photograph). SDV312427.


Robinson, R., 1987 - 2000, Devon Post-Reconnaissance Fieldwork Project (Un-published). SDV342165.

Visited on 7th and 14th January 1988. Gentle southeast slope. The northwest, northeast and southeast sides of enclosure show as a stony area and possibly as a faint bank with a stony mound at each corner.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV312427Aerial Photograph: Griffith, F. M.. 1987. DAP/IB. Devon Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). 4,5.
SDV337980Aerial Photograph: Griffith, F. M.. 1984. DAP/CS. Devon Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). 10a,11.
SDV342165Un-published: Robinson, R.. 1987 - 2000. Devon Post-Reconnaissance Fieldwork Project. Devon Post-Reconnaissance Fieldwork Project. A4 Unbound.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jan 6 2011 2:51PM