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HER Number:MDV64168
Name:Enclosure in settlement 900m east-south-east of Belstone parish church

Summary

Oval in shape, measuring 18 metres by 12 metres with a rubble bank wall 3 metres wide, 0.4 metres high. Later use: field system.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 632 935
Map Sheet:SX69SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishSouth Tawton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishSOUTH TAWTON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX69SW/113/1
  • Old SAM Ref: 28727

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ENCLOSURE (Constructed, Bronze Age - 2200 BC (Between) to 701 BC (Between))

Full description

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 149351 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(26/05/1998) An enclosure forming part of a prehistoric settlement 1100 metres east of Belstone parish church. Oval in shape, measuring 18 metres by 12 metres with a rubble bank wall 3 metres wide, 0.4 metres high. Later use: field system.

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 149351. [Mapped feature: #138089 Polygon based on Gerrard's compass plan georeferenced to GIS, ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jul 15 2022 2:34PM