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HER Number: | MDV55469 |
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Name: | Peat rick west of Shavercombe Brook |
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Summary
Peat rick lying within an historic field. Forms part of a complex multi-period archaeological landscape on the north-west slope of Hen Tor overlooking the valley of the River Plym. Mound measures 4m in diameter, stands up to 0.4m high and lies within an area of peat cutting earthworks. This stack is an example of a rick which did not dry and was left behind at the end of the seasons work.
Location
Grid Reference: | SX 594 659 |
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Map Sheet: | SX56NE |
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Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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Civil Parish | Shaugh Prior |
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District | South Hams |
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Ecclesiastical Parish | SHAUGH PRIOR |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX56NE/599
- Old SAM Ref: 24230(P)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- MOUND (Early Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1750 AD (Between))
Full description
Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 140458, 05/06/1995 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.
(SX 5949 6597) Peat rick lying within an historic field. Forms part of a complex multi-period archaeological landscape on the north-west slope of Hen Tor overlooking the valley of the River Plym. Mound measures 4m in diameter, stands up to 0.4m high and lies within an area of peat cutting earthworks. This stack is an example of a rick which did not dry and was left behind at the end of the seasons work.
Sources / Further Reading
SDV277946 | Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 140458, 05/06/1995. [Mapped feature: #35028 ] |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV8148 - The Upper Plym Valley: The Management of an Historic Landscape
- EDV8155 - Plym Valley Survey
Date Last Edited: | Sep 30 2019 11:58AM |
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