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HER Number:MDV64417
Name:Earthwork to the north of Stanborough Gate, Halwell

Summary

Site of an earthwork shown on 19th century map. There is a standing stone on its north side.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 772 515
Map Sheet:SX75SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishHalwell and Moreleigh
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishHALWELL

Protected Status

  • SHINE: 'Old Man' standing stone and archaeological remains of an elliptical enclosure, marked as 'Camp' on Ordnance Survey 1880s-1890s historic mapping, south of Stanborough Camp

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX75SE/18/1
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • EARTHWORK (Prehistoric - 698000 BC to 42 AD)

Full description

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

An elliptical earthwork is shown on the 19th century map as remains of 'Camp (Remains of)' with the 'Old Man' standing stone on the northern side.

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

The feature is not shown, just marked as Camp (Site of).

Steinmetzer, M., 2007, Archaeological Watching Brief at Stanborough Hundred Hotel, Moreleigh (Report - Watching Brief). SDV339229.

Sources / Further Reading

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).
SDV339229Report - Watching Brief: Steinmetzer, M.. 2007. Archaeological Watching Brief at Stanborough Hundred Hotel, Moreleigh. Exeter Archaeology Report. Project 6143. A4 Stapled + Digital.

Associated Monuments

MDV7646Parent of: Old Man Standing Stone to the north of Stanborough Gate, Halwell (Monument)
MDV7622Related to: Stanborough Camp, Halwell (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4285 - Stanborough Hundred Hotel Access Drive

Date Last Edited:Jun 21 2023 11:54AM

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