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HER Number:MDV29759
Name:Circular Mounds to south-east of Broadaford Farm, Widecombe in the Moor

Summary

Circular mounds abutting eastern boundary of field, half way along substantial mass of stones. The field is named as Down Gate Close (plot No. 1294) on the Tithe map and Apportionment.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 695 761
Map Sheet:SX67NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishWidecombe in the Moor
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishWIDECOMBE IN THE MOOR

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX67NE/267

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • MOUND (Early Bronze Age to Late Medieval - 2200 BC? to 1539 AD? (Between))

Full description

Devon County Council, 1838-1848, Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848 (Cartographic). SDV349431.

Field named as Down Gate Close (plot 1294) on the 1843 Tithe Map and Apportionment.


Beeson, M. M. R. + Masterman, M. C. H., 1979, An Archaeological Survey of Enclosed Land in Widecombe-In-The-Moor Parish, Vol 1.73 (Report - Survey). SDV337078.

Site visit 20th July 1979. Circular mounds abutting east hedge of field, half way along substantial mass of stones. The mound probably marks the site of a prehistoric enclosure connected with a reave on Rowden Down. Lynchet visible in field no. 1288.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV337078Report - Survey: Beeson, M. M. R. + Masterman, M. C. H.. 1979. An Archaeological Survey of Enclosed Land in Widecombe-In-The-Moor Parish. Devon Committee for Rescue Archaeology Report. Vols I - V. A4 Comb Bound. Vol 1.73. [Mapped feature: #16605 ]
SDV349431Cartographic: Devon County Council. 1838-1848. Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Map. Digital.

Associated Monuments

MDV26728Related to: Field System on Rowden Ball (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Dec 14 2016 1:24PM