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HER Number:MDV113593
Name:Trench, Bicton Common

Summary

Rectangular excavated area terraced into south and east facing hillslope on north edge Bicton Common.

Location

Grid Reference:SY 042 859
Map Sheet:SY08NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBicton
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishBICTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • TRENCH (World War II to XXI - 1939 AD to 2100 AD (Between))

Full description

Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, 10, Part 1; 40, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 137 (Report - Survey). SDV101648.

Rectangular excavated area terraced into south and east facing hillslope on north edge Bicton Common. 6.2 metres east/west by 4 metres north/south by 0.5 metre deep on north side. South edge of feature adjacent to small path which runs across hillside. Probable modern military use, World War Two or later.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 137 (Archive - Survey). SDV358490.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 137 (Report - Survey). SDV359019.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV101648Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. A4 Unbound + Digital. 10, Part 1; 40, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 137. [Mapped feature: #3038 ]
SDV358490Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 137.
SDV359019Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. Site No. 137.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 22 2016 2:47PM