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HER Number:MDV60370
Name:Enclosure to south west of Afton, Berry Pomeroy

Summary

Possible enclosure recorded as cropmark from air. Low banks visible on ground.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 840 626
Map Sheet:SX86SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBerry Pomeroy
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishUNKNOWN

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX86SW/304

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ENCLOSURE (Unknown date)

Full description

Griffith, F. M., 1987, DAP/IB, 9 (Aerial Photograph). SDV312427.

Earthworks of possible enclosure on tip of spur to south west of Afton, with linear banks to the north east, recorded as cropmark from the air.


Robinson, R., 1987 - 2000, Devon Post-Reconnaissance Fieldwork Project (Un-published). SDV342165.

Possible enclosure not a manmade feature, but break of slope on a limestone outcrop. Banks visible, low and spread. Not shown on Tithe Map. Other details: Photos.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV312427Aerial Photograph: Griffith, F. M.. 1987. DAP/IB. Devon Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). 9.
SDV342165Un-published: Robinson, R.. 1987 - 2000. Devon Post-Reconnaissance Fieldwork Project. Devon Post-Reconnaissance Fieldwork Project. A4 Unbound.

Associated Monuments

MDV61681Related to: Lynchets in field to south of Afton, Berry Pomeroy (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jan 6 2011 3:49PM