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HER Number:MDV37110
Name:Prehistoric Enclosures west of Widdicombe Farm, Stokenham

Summary

Two adjoining Prehistoric enclosures recorded from the air to the west of Widdicombe Farm.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 809 414
Map Sheet:SX84SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishStokenham
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishSTOKENHAM

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Two adjoining prehistoric rectangular enclosures west of Lower Widdicombe Farm

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX84SW/31

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ENCLOSURE (Prehistoric - 698000 BC to 42 AD)

Full description

Griffith, F. M., 1984, DAP/CR, 9,9a (Aerial Photograph). SDV341985.

Two related rectangular single ditched enclosures, diameter circa 70 metres and circa 40 metres.

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

Even moderate south slope. Broad dark mark coincides with hollow, site of spring now culverted. Nothing else visible. Other details: Photos F 10-11.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV341985Aerial Photograph: Griffith, F. M.. 1984. DAP/CR. Devon Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). 9,9a.
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:Jun 14 2023 5:29PM