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HER Number:MDV11760
Name:Buckland Brewer, Tunnel

Summary

Tunnel which may be a natural feature to the west of Buckland Brewer enclosure camp & used to store grain

Location

Grid Reference:SS 430 201
Map Sheet:SS42SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBuckland Brewer
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishUNKNOWN

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS42SW/11/1

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • TUNNEL (Unknown date)

Full description

Wall, J. C., 1906, Ancient Earthworks, 592 (Article in Monograph). SDV341465.

A tunnel for the storage of grain was found some distance to the west of the camp (see PRN 525). It ran for 130 feet east to west, 5 feet wide and 3 feet high. At the east end it divided into 2 passages with a chamber between.


Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1953, SS48SW8 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV336829.

This seems to be a geological rock fault. The length seems excessive for crop storage and it is not a drain. Probably a natural feature. Not visible on aerial photos.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336829Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1953. SS48SW8. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index.
SDV341465Article in Monograph: Wall, J. C.. 1906. Ancient Earthworks. Victoria History of the County of Devon. Hardback Volume. 592.

Associated Monuments

MDV525Related to: Buckland Brewer, Enclosure Camp (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Oct 4 2006 10:08AM