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HER Number:MDV120214
Name:Earthwork in field west of Parkland Farm

Summary

Feature recorded in 1996 woodland survey, consists of a linear bank of earth and stone construction, running south-south-west from the southern corner of Parkland Plantation; may align with existing field boundary beyond farm track to the south. Possible prehistoric date.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 591 619
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

  • FIELD BOUNDARY (Constructed, Early Bronze Age to Late Medieval - 2200 BC? (Between) to 1539 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), 34, NW 37 (Report - Survey). SDV360518.

SX5918 6197 - Linear Feature. Bank or earth and stone in overgrown field west of Parkland farm. Runs south-south-west from the southern corner of Parkland Plantation, extent not determined but may align with existing field boundary beyond farm track to the south. Possible prehistoric date.

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. 34, NW 37. [Mapped feature: #4066 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV120213Related to: Cairns in field south of Parkland Farm (Monument)
MDV120219Related to: Field system in Parkland Plantation (Monument)
MDV77425Related to: Parkland farmstead, Cornwood (Monument)
MDV120217Related to: Platform north-west of Parkland Farm (Monument)
MDV120218Related to: Wall north-west of Parkland Farm (Monument)
MDV120223Related to: Wall south-east of Parkland Farm (Monument)
MDV120220Related to: Walls north of Parkland Farm (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

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

Date Last Edited:Aug 22 2022 11:40AM