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| HER Number: | MDV45585 |
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| Name: | Pillow mound 1 in Olderwood Plantation, Meavy |
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Summary
Oblong mound, measuring 12.8 metres by 7.4 metres by 1.6 metres high. Orientation north-west by south-east. Ditch is 6.0 metres (maximum).
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 527 667 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX56NW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Meavy |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | MEAVEY |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX56NW/35/3
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- PILLOW MOUND (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD (Between))
Full description
Everett, C., 1978, Archaeological Survey of Some Woodlands Within the Dartmoor National Park, 11, Map 13, OP1 (Report - Survey). SDV360464.
One of 24 pillow mounds identified within Olderwood Plantation.
OP1 SX5275 6671. Oblong mound. Measurements 12.8 metres by 7.4 metres by 1.6 metres high. Orientation north-west by south-east. Ditch is 6.0 metres (maximum).
Well-defined and immediately adjacent to forest track on its north (?south) side. Planted over.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV360464 | Report - Survey: Everett, C.. 1978. Archaeological Survey of Some Woodlands Within the Dartmoor National Park. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Digital. 11, Map 13, OP1. [Mapped feature: #92519 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV34217 | Part of: Warren in Olderwood Plantation (Monument) |
| MDV45583 | Related to: Pillow mound 2 in Olderwood Plantation, Meavy (Monument) |
| MDV45584 | Related to: Pillow mound 3 in Olderwood Plantation, Meavy (Monument) |
| MDV45586 | Related to: Pillow mound 4 in Olderwood Plantation, Meavy (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV7398 - Condition survey of Olderwood Plantation
- EDV7426 - Archaeological survey of woodlands near Olderwood Plantation
| Date Last Edited: | Oct 16 2017 11:07AM |
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