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HER Number:MDV119961
Name:Enclosure in Sanduck Wood

Summary

Small, square enclosure formed by a degraded stone wall, noted in 1991 survey of the woodland.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 774 831
Map Sheet:SX78SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishLustleigh
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishNORTH BOVEY

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthwork remains of a ring cairn and possibly prehistoric enclosure, as well as old earthwork boundaries in Sanduck Wood

Other References/Statuses

  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ENCLOSURE (Early Bronze Age to Post Medieval - 2200 BC? to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Smith, N. J. L., 1992, Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands, 8, H1 (Report - Survey). SDV360446.

H1 Enclosure. In the northern corner of Sector H a degraded stone wall appears to enclose a small, square area adjacent to the boundary itself. Vegetation and deadwood are strewn over the walls, but the feature is clearly visible.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360446Report - Survey: Smith, N. J. L.. 1992. Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Digital. 8, H1. [Mapped feature: #79252 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV119957Related to: Banks in Sanduck Wood (Monument)
MDV119960Related to: Lost boundary in Sanduck Wood (Monument)
MDV119962Related to: Ring cairn in Sanduck Wood (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7411 - North Bovey Woodlands archaeological survey

Date Last Edited:Jul 2 2018 9:28AM