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HER Number:MDV120189
Name:Bank in Sheraleers Wood

Summary

Earth/stone bank running parallel to the existing boundary in the north-north-west corner of the wood, measuring 1.5 metres wide and 0.3 metres high. Probably boundary of track along the inside of the wood. Noted in 1996 woodland survey.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 597 606
Map Sheet:SX56SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishCornwood
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishCORNWOOD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BOUNDARY BANK (Constructed, Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1540 AD? (Between) to 1990 AD (Between))

Full description

Berry, N. + Simmonds, T., 1996, An Archaeological Survey of Boro Wood (SX7571), Erme Wood (SX6357), Wistmans Wood (SX6177) and Newpark Waste (SX5961), 28-9, NW03 (Report - Survey). SDV360518.

SX59726060 - Earthwork.
Earth/stone bank running parallel to the existing boundary in the north-north-west corner of the wood, measuring 1.5 metres wide and 0.3 metres high. Probably boundary of track along the inside of the wood.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360518Report - Survey: Berry, N. + Simmonds, T.. 1996. An Archaeological Survey of Boro Wood (SX7571), Erme Wood (SX6357), Wistmans Wood (SX6177) and Newpark Waste (SX5961). Dartmoor National Park Authority Report. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 28-9, NW03. [Mapped feature: #4046 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7444 - Survey of Newpark Waste and Boro, Erme and Wistmans Woods

Date Last Edited:Aug 22 2022 9:44AM