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HER Number: | MDV28607 |
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Name: | Possible longhouse on Corndon Down |
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Summary
Unconfirmed site of a longhouse. Recorded by Haynes in the 1960s-70s, it was said to have been bulldozed in 1966. No remains could be found in 1980.
Location
Grid Reference: | SX 692 741 |
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Map Sheet: | SX67SE |
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Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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Civil Parish | Widecombe in the Moor |
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District | Teignbridge |
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Ecclesiastical Parish | WIDECOMBE IN THE MOOR |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- National Monuments Record: SX67SE127
- National Record of the Historic Environment: 443228
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX67SE/452
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- LONGHOUSE? (Medieval - 1066 AD (Between) to 1539 AD (Between))
Full description
Haynes, R. G., 1978, Typescript notes and plans (Un-published). SDV285917.
On the lower eastern slope of Corndon Down at SX692-741- is the remains of a probable longhouse, 48 feet by 12 feet, probably cross-passage with upper room. Remains of a short protective wall from the north doorway to the end of the house. The protective wall and a wall projecting from the southern end were destroyed by bulldozer in 1966. Excavated in 1966. Complete pot recovered from bedroom area (1978).
Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1980, SX67SE127, 3/6/1980 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV285916.
No remains of a longhouse could be identified and the present fields have the appearance of being cleared in recent times with quantities of rubble spread along the bases of the enclosure walls.
White, P., 2013, Previously Unsurveyed Dartmoor Historic Farmsteads (Un-published). SDV352501.
Corndon Tor is included in the list; no further information included.
Sources / Further Reading
SDV285916 | Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1980. SX67SE127. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index. 3/6/1980. |
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SDV285917 | Un-published: Haynes, R. G.. 1978. Typescript notes and plans. Unknown. |
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SDV352501 | Un-published: White, P.. 2013. Previously Unsurveyed Dartmoor Historic Farmsteads. Excel Spreadsheet. |
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Associated Monuments
MDV6030 | Related to: Dartmeet parallel reave system - northern section (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
Date Last Edited: | Feb 28 2022 3:34PM |
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