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HER Number:MDV4768
Name:Inwardleigh, Linear Earthwork near Lurchardon Farm

Summary

Bank found from an air photo near Lurchardon Farm. Nothing visible on the ground.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 554 955
Map Sheet:SX59NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishInwardleigh
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishINWARDLEIGH

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX59NE/17

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • LINEAR EARTHWORK (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD (Between))

Full description

Lambert, M. J., 1973, Roads to the Roman Camp at North Tawton, 135 (Article in Serial). SDV274717.

Bank found from an air photo near Lurchardon Farm. In field 38 on 1880s-1890s 25 inch Ordnance Survey map. Nothing visible on the ground. If line of Thorndon Down embankment is extended further to the north east it crosses the next hill at Narratons (SX566960).

Sources / Further Reading

SDV274717Article in Serial: Lambert, M. J.. 1973. Roads to the Roman Camp at North Tawton. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 105. A5 Paperback. 135.

Associated Monuments

MDV67603Related to: FARMSTEAD in the Parish of Inwardleigh (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jul 27 2006 3:35PM