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Summary

Turf-covered remains of a small rectangular structure just to the east of Longaford newtake wall. The building is terraced into the slope, with 3 sides clearly visible, the fourth hidden by erosion of the hillside.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

• National Monuments Record: SX67NW163
• National Record of the Historic Environment: 875141
• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX67NW/273

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• BUILDING (Constructed, Medieval - 1066 AD (Between) to 1539 AD (Between))
• TINNERS HUT? (Constructed, Medieval - 1066 AD (Between) to 1539 AD (Between))

Full description

Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England, 1987-1993, Duchy Farms Project Survey Visit, P. Pattison (Report - Survey). SDV350839.

(31/05/1989) SX 61197697 Rectangular building foundation.
Turf-covered remains of a small rectangular structure are at SX 61197697, close to the foot of a steep W slope in the lee of Wistmans Wood just to the E of Longaford newtake wall.
The building is terraced into the slope, with three sides clearly visible, the fourth hidden by erosion of the hillside. An interior 5m long and 1.2-2m wide is surrounded by spread banks 1.8-2.8m wide and up to 0.6m high. The whole structure is smooth and sealed by turf; some stones lie inside but no true walling remains visible.
Although of uncertain date and function, this building is obviously of considerable age, probably Medieval. It may have been connected with tinning, although there is no direct evidence in this part of the West Dart Valley.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV8644 - Cherrybrook and Longford Newtake, Duchy Farms Survey
• EDV8409 - Dartmoor Royal Forest Project
• EDV8423 - Duchy Farms Project

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