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HER Number: | MDV64154 |
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Name: | Pillow mound on South Tawton Common |
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Summary
Pillow mound forming part of a warren 900 metres east-south-east of Belstone parish church. Measures 13m by 4m by 1.2m high. Ditch 2.4m wide, 0.4m deep. Recent burrowing. Steep sided mound covered in grass with some bracken. A path cuts across the centre of the mound. The ditch is filled with grass and rushes. Animal poaching at northern end of the mound.
Location
Grid Reference: | SX 626 932 |
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Map Sheet: | SX69SW |
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Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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Civil Parish | South Tawton |
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District | West Devon |
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Ecclesiastical Parish | SOUTH TAWTON |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX69SW/87/17
- Old SAM Ref: 28727
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- PILLOW MOUND (Constructed, Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1540 AD (Between) to 1901 AD (Between))
Full description
Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 149333 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.
(26/05/1998) Pillow mound forming part of a warren 900 metres east-south-east of Belstone parish church. SX 6267 9322 Measures 13m by 4m by 1.2m high. Ditch 2.4m wide, 0.4m deep. Recent burrowing. Steep sided mound covered in grass with some bracken. A path cuts across the centre of the mound. The ditch is filled with grass and rushes. Animal poaching at northern end of the mound. 1 may tree on the mound.
Sources / Further Reading
SDV277946 | Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 149333. |
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Associated Monuments
MDV14158 | Part of: Skaigh Warren (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
Date Last Edited: | May 18 2022 12:10PM |
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