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HER Number:MDV43377
Name:Cremation Burial to the east of Hackney Lane

Summary

Prehistoric cremation burial exposed to the east of Hackney Lane in 1989

Location

Grid Reference:SX 887 714
Map Sheet:SX87SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishHaccombe with Combe
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishCOMBEINTEIGNHEAD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX87SE/336

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CREMATION BURIAL (Prehistoric - 698000 BC to 42 AD (Between))

Full description

Pye, A. R. + Simpson, S. J. + Pearson, T., 1989, Archaeological Recording on the Fishacre to Ashcombe Gas Pipeline, South Devon, 6-7 (Report - non-specific). SDV336545.

Excavation in 1989 in advance of gas pipeline revealed a cremation at approximately the above National Grid Reference. No related features were found. Possibly associated with Prehistoric activity on top of the hill. Other details: Figs 5 & 6, Plates 1 & 3.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336545Report - non-specific: Pye, A. R. + Simpson, S. J. + Pearson, T.. 1989. Archaeological Recording on the Fishacre to Ashcombe Gas Pipeline, South Devon. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. 89.18. A4 Stapled + Digital. 6-7.

Associated Monuments

MDV73977Related to: Barrow to the east of Hackney Lane, Netherton (Monument)
MDV43378Related to: Buried Soil to the east of Hackney Lane (Monument)
MDV37265Related to: Enclosure to the east of Hackney Lane (Monument)
MDV37465Related to: Enclosure to the west of Lower Netherton (Monument)
MDV43376Related to: Romano-British Ditch east of Hackney Lane (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Oct 9 2007 1:34PM