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Summary

Four stone platforms which represent the bases of post-medieval navigation beacons, at the eastern end of an aggregate field system to the south of Middle Soar.

Location

Protected Status

• Scheduled Monument 1020574: Field systems, hut circles and four beacons, 510m south of Middle Soar

Other References/Statuses

• National Monuments Record: 1368826
• Old SAM Ref: 34884

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• BEACON (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Department for Culture, Media and Sport, 2002, Field Systems, Hut Circles and Four Beacons, 510 Metres South of Middle Soar (Schedule Document). SDV343411.

At the eastern end of the scheduling, four stone platforms on a north-west to south-east alignment represent bases for post-medieval navigation beacons. They are constructed of drystone rubble with facing stones laid on end and their interiors filled with rubble. They vary in size and shape, the first two from the west being semicircular, measuring 5 metres across and 2.5 metres into the slope, falling up to 0.7 metres to the hillside. The third and fourth examples are subrectangular, measuring 6 metres long, 5 metres wide and 1.5 metres high with facing stones on three sides. Large angled slabs, once set vertically, surround the edges, while the tops each contain a slight depression.

English Heritage, 2009, Heritage at Risk Register 2009: South West, 108 (Report - non-specific). SDV342694.

Generally satisfactory condition, but with significant localised problems.

English Heritage, 2010, Heritage at Risk Register 2010: South West, 101 (Report - non-specific). SDV344777.

English Heritage, 2011, Heritage at Risk Register 2011: South West, 106 (Report - non-specific). SDV355280.

Generally satisfactory but with significant localised problems. Stable. Principal vulnerability plant growth.

Pink, F., 2014-2015, South Devon Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey Desk-Based Assessment (Interpretation). SDV357736.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV342694	Report - non-specific: English Heritage. 2009. Heritage at Risk Register 2009: South West. English Heritage Report. A4 Bound +Digital. 108.
SDV343411	Schedule Document: Department for Culture, Media and Sport. 2002. Field Systems, Hut Circles and Four Beacons, 510 Metres South of Middle Soar. The Schedule of Monuments. A4 Stapled.
SDV344777	Report - non-specific: English Heritage. 2010. Heritage at Risk Register 2010: South West. English Heritage Report. Digital. 101.
SDV355280	Report - non-specific: English Heritage. 2011. Heritage at Risk Register 2011: South West. english Heritage. Digital. 106.
SDV357736	Interpretation: Pink, F.. 2014-2015. South Devon Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey Desk-Based Assessment. AC Archaeology Report. Digital.
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Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV6587 - Archaeological Assessment of Land between Bolt Heat and Bolt Tail

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