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Summary

Peat rick lying within an historic field. Forms part of a complex multi-period archaeological landscape on the north-west slope of Hen Tor overlooking the valley of the River Plym. Mound measures 4m in diameter, stands up to 0.4m high and lies within an area of peat cutting earthworks. This stack is an example of a rick which did not dry and was left behind at the end of the seasons work.

Location

Protected Status

• Scheduled Monument 1019082: Multi-period remains at Hentor Warren

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX56NE/599
• Old SAM Ref: 24230(P)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• MOUND (Early Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 140458, 05/06/1995 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(SX 5949 6597) Peat rick lying within an historic field. Forms part of a complex multi-period archaeological landscape on the north-west slope of Hen Tor overlooking the valley of the River Plym. Mound measures 4m in diameter, stands up to 0.4m high and lies within an area of peat cutting earthworks. This stack is an example of a rick which did not dry and was left behind at the end of the seasons work.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV8148 - The Upper Plym Valley: The Management of an Historic Landscape
• EDV8155 - Plym Valley Survey

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