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HER Number:MDV55192
Name:Circular features in Yarner Wood

Summary

Circular features recorded in Yarner Wood from the 1946 aerial photograph. Also depicted on the historic mapping. Possibly apparent features created by forestry management.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 780 784
Map Sheet:SX77NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishBovey Tracey
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishBOVEY TRACEY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX77NE/255

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ENCLOSURE (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

Three roughly circular features are depicted on the late 19th century historic mapping.


Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.

Not indicated on the early 20th century edition of the historic mapping.


Royal Air Force, 1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1890, 1890/4435,(10/12/1946), smr 43/116 (Aerial Photograph). SDV169268.


Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England, 1985, Aerial Photograph Project (Interpretation). SDV319854.

Part of possible circular enclosures recorded in Yarner Wood on Royal Air Force 1946 aerial photograph. Sited on north side of curve in woodland track. One approximately 90 meters in diameter, adjacent one around 50 meters. Possibly apparent features created by forestry management.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV169268Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1890. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). 1890/4435,(10/12/1946), smr 43/116.
SDV319854Interpretation: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1985. Aerial Photograph Project. Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England Aerial Photograph P. Cartographic.
SDV325644Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).

Associated Monuments

MDV55194Related to: Circular feature in Yarner Wood, Manaton (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jul 20 2012 3:08PM