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Summary

Boundary bank, possibly dated to the medieval period, but may have earlier origins.

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Prehistoric barrows and hut platforms, remains of parallel reave system dating to the Bronze Age and enclosure of unknown date on Ridding Down

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• BOUNDARY BANK (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD (Between))

Full description

Farnell, A. J., 2009, Archaeological Evaluation and Recording on the Line of the the Lee Moor (Ridding Down) China Clay Pipeline, Cornwood, Ivybridge, Devon, 1, 7 (Report - Evaluation). SDV347433.

Archaeological evaluation and recording was undertaken along the route of a new pipeline between Headon China Clay Works and the Lee Moor operational area to the north-west. The route crossed an area of known archaeological sensitivity, with surviving remains and deposits from the prehistoric to the post-medieval periods, including elements of a Bronze Age reave system. At the northern end of the pipeline, a trench was excavated across a boundary bank which may date to the medieval period. This revealed two phases of construction, with the initial bank possibly a low clearance wall. Additional boundaries running off from this feature to the north-west are recorded as possible prehistoric reaves, so it is possible that the first phase has earlier origins. Other details: Figures 2, 5, 8. Map object based on this Source.

Ordnance Survey, 2011, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV346129.

Map object based on this Source.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV5108 - Archaeological Evaluation and Recording on the Line of the Lee Moor Pipeline

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