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HER Number:MDV39438
Name:Dung pit at Combestone Farm, Holne

Summary

Dung pit, probably dating to the 18th century, built of large granite moorstones into the steep slope of the farmyard.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 670 725
Map Sheet:SX67SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishHolne
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishHOLNE

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX67SE/98/4
  • Old Listed Building Ref (II)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • DUNG PIT (Early Medieval to XXI - 1066 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV176804.

Doe/hhr:holne/(27/5/1986)11.


Department of Environment, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV333366.

Dung pit approx 20m east of combestone farmhouse. Dung-pit in farmyard. Probably c18. Large granite moorstones. Built into steep slope of inclined farmyard and forming low retaining wall around a slightly d-shaped plan (doe).

Sources / Further Reading

SDV176804Migrated Record:
SDV333366Migrated Record: Department of Environment.

Associated Monuments

MDV77693Part of: Combestone Farm, Holne (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Apr 15 2014 3:26PM