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HER Number:MDV66703
Name:Field boundaries to the east of Bywood Copse

Summary

Five former field boundaries identified during a survey to the east of Bywood Copse and a semicircular 'pound-like' enclosure shown on the 1840 tithe map. The survey also revealed a rectangular building platform and another platform.

Location

Grid Reference:ST 158 095
Map Sheet:ST10NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishHemyock
DistrictMid Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishHEMYOCK

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: ST10NE/170

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FIELD BOUNDARY (Unknown date)

Full description

Hawken, S., 2002, Survey of headland spur to east of Bywood Copse (Report - Survey). SDV341877.

Five former field boundaries were identified during a survey to the east of Bywood Copse. A semicircular 'pound-like' enclosure shown on the 1840 tithe map was listed in the apportionment as 'Little Calves Plot'. The survey also revealed a rectangular building platform 12 metres long with a further indistinct platform 4 meters x 2 meters to the southeast.


Hawken, S., 2005, A Report on the Recent Archaeological Discoveries at Bywood Farm, Dunkeswell, Blackdown Hills, Devon, 12-18 (Report - Survey). SDV341921.

A pound-like feature with relic field boundaries and possible deserted dwelling. Other details: Feature 1.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV341877Report - Survey: Hawken, S.. 2002. Survey of headland spur to east of Bywood Copse. Community Landscapes Project Interim Report. A4 Stapled + Digital.
SDV341921Report - Survey: Hawken, S.. 2005. A Report on the Recent Archaeological Discoveries at Bywood Farm, Dunkeswell, Blackdown Hills, Devon. Community Landscapes Project Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. 12-18.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4440 - Field survey at Bywood Farm

Date Last Edited:Mar 6 2009 8:46AM