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HER Number:MDV8810
Name:Pillow mound north-west of Bowda

Summary

Pillow mound north-west of Bowda Farm noted in 1991 woodland survey.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 739 833
Map Sheet:SX78SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishNorth Bovey
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishNORTH BOVEY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SX78SW43
  • National Record of the Historic Environment: 445683
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX78SW/78

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • PILLOW MOUND (Early Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, SX78SW43 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV279925.

SX 739 833 A group of possible pillow mounds.

Smith, N. J. L., 1992, Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands, 14, figure 11 (Report - Survey). SDV360446.

Q6 Pillow mound. Medieval earth mound for breeding rabbits. Covered in brambles and dead wood at present.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV279925Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. SX78SW43. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Unknown.
SDV360446Report - Survey: Smith, N. J. L.. 1992. Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Digital. 14, figure 11. [Mapped feature: #53963 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV27000Related to: Fossilised field system in woods south-west of Bowda, North Bovey (Monument)
MDV119990Related to: Large pillow mound in wood south of Bowda (Monument)
MDV119988Related to: Pillow mound in wood west of Bowda (Monument)
MDV119981Related to: Pillow mound north-west of Bowda (Monument)
MDV119989Related to: Pillow mounds in wood south of Bowda (Monument)
MDV119984Related to: Pillow mounds west of Bowda (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7411 - North Bovey Woodlands archaeological survey

Date Last Edited:Jun 18 2021 10:45AM

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