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HER Number:MDV59320
Name:Earthwork within field system north-east of Kennon Hill, Throwleigh

Summary

U-shaped earthwork adjacent to an irregular aggregate field system on the north-east slope of Kennon Hill. Horseshoe shaped earthwork partly surrounding an interior measuring 3 metres by 1.5 metres. The earthwork itself is 1.4 metres wide and up to 0.6 metres high. This structure may either by a robbed cairn or historic shelter.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 650 902
Map Sheet:SX69SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishThrowleigh
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishSOUTH TAWTON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX69SE/226
  • Old SAM Ref: 28694

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • EARTHWORK (Constructed, Early Medieval - 1066 AD (Between) to 1399 AD (Between))

Full description

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 148980 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(10/04/1997) SX 6503 9029 U-shaped earthwork adjacent to an irregular aggregate field system on the north-east slope of Kennon Hill. Horseshoe shaped earthwork partly surrounding an interior measuring 3 metres by 1.5 metres. The earthwork itself is 1.4 metres wide and up to 0.6 metres high. This structure may either by a robbed cairn or historic shelter.

Historic England, 2023, National Heritage List for England, 1018916 (National Heritage List for England). SDV365228.

Within Scheduled area.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 148980. [Mapped feature: #37726 ]
SDV365228National Heritage List for England: Historic England. 2023. National Heritage List for England. Digital. 1018916.

Associated Monuments

MDV27455Related to: Field system east of Blackaton Brook, Throwleigh (Monument)
MDV27454Related to: Settlement east of Blackaton Brook to the north-east of Kennon Hill, Throwleigh (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jul 30 2023 2:23PM