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| HER Number: | MDV44571 |
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| Name: | Wooden Stakes at Westward Ho! |
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Summary
Lline of stakes identified at Westward Ho! Which may have been part of a fish trap or a trackway.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 430 295 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS42NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Northam |
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| District | Torridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | NORTHAM |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS42NW/1/6
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- STAKE ALIGNMENT (Prehistoric - 698000 BC to 42 AD)
Full description
Balaam, N. D. et al, 1987, Studies in palaeoeconomy and environment in South West England: Prehistoric and Romano British sites at Westward Ho!, Devon, 163-264 (Monograph). SDV322416.
The 1984 survey recorded a line of stakes at the northern edge of Area 3. Similar in character to those in Area 2 (see PRN 44569). Lifted in blocks for laboratory excavation, but it was not possible to determine the nature of the surface from which they were inserted. All were sampled for wood identification and were found to be of hazel, with exception of one alder. Possibly part of a fish trapping system or a trackway. Other details: Archaeological & palaeo-environmental surveys 1983 & 1984.
Turton, S. D. + Weddell, P. J., 1993, Archaeological Assessment of SWW Taw-Torridge Tidal Waters Improvements, 4 (Report - Assessment). SDV4711.
Turton, S. D. + Weddell, P. J., 1993, Archaeological Assessment of SWW Taw-Torridge Tidal Waters Improvements, Part 1: Southern Routes, 4 (Report - Assessment). SDV4712.
Riley, H., 2002, Inter-tidal deposits at Westward Ho!, Northam, 3-5, Figs 2,4 & 5 (Report - Survey). SDV322401.
Five areas of peat were surveyed at Westward Ho! by English Heritage in 2002. The survey found substantial erosion had occured since 1984 particularly on the seaward edges of the peat. Wooden stakes were identified on the northeast side of Area B, known as the 'outer peat', at SS42982952 & to the south of Area C at SS43022952 but none in Area E to the east.
Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, No. 101 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.
Lline of stakes identified at Westward Ho! which may have been part of a fish trap or a trackway.
Passmore, A. J., 2009, Braunton Burrows Higher Level Environmental Stewardship Scheme. Archaeological Survey 2009 (Report - Survey). SDV344652.
Passmore, A. + Knight, S., 2009, Farm Environment Plan (FEP), Updated Spreadsheet of Archaeological Sites (Un-published). SDV344664.
Heathcote, J. + Campbell, G., 2013, NHPP 3A5 Identification of Wetland/Waterlogged Sites. 6240 Exceptional Waterlogged Heritage. Stage 1: Inventory, 25 (Report - non-specific). SDV357296.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV322401 | Report - Survey: Riley, H.. 2002. Inter-tidal deposits at Westward Ho!, Northam. English Heritage Archaeological Investigation Report. AI/18/2002. A4 Stapled + Digital. 3-5, Figs 2,4 & 5. |
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| SDV322416 | Monograph: Balaam, N. D. et al. 1987. Studies in palaeoeconomy and environment in South West England: Prehistoric and Romano British sites at Westward Ho!, Devon. British Archaeological Reports. 181. Unknown. 163-264. |
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| SDV339712 | Report - Assessment: Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J.. 2007. The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report. Exeter Archaeology Report. 06.22 (rev.1). A4 Stapled + Digital. No. 101. |
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| SDV344652 | Report - Survey: Passmore, A. J.. 2009. Braunton Burrows Higher Level Environmental Stewardship Scheme. Archaeological Survey 2009. Exeter Archaeology Report. 09.113. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
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| SDV344664 | Un-published: Passmore, A. + Knight, S.. 2009. Farm Environment Plan (FEP), Updated Spreadsheet of Archaeological Sites. Exeter Archaeology Report. Digital. |
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| SDV357296 | Report - non-specific: Heathcote, J. + Campbell, G.. 2013. NHPP 3A5 Identification of Wetland/Waterlogged Sites. 6240 Exceptional Waterlogged Heritage. Stage 1: Inventory. English Heritage. N/A. Digital. 25. |
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| SDV4711 | Report - Assessment: Turton, S. D. + Weddell, P. J.. 1993. Archaeological Assessment of SWW Taw-Torridge Tidal Waters Improvements. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. 93.25. A4 Stapled + Digital. 4. |
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| SDV4712 | Report - Assessment: Turton, S. D. + Weddell, P. J.. 1993. Archaeological Assessment of SWW Taw-Torridge Tidal Waters Improvements, Part 1: Southern Routes. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. 93.32. A4 Stapled + Digital. 4. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV468 | Related to: Mesolithic Tools from Westward Ho! (Monument) |
| MDV53224 | Related to: Peat Deposit at Westward Ho! (Monument) |
| MDV14854 | Related to: Shell Middens at Westward Ho! (Monument) |
| MDV44568 | Related to: Submerged Forest, Westward Ho! (Monument) |
| MDV71573 | Related to: Westward Ho!, Peat Deposit (Monument) |
| MDV71574 | Related to: Westward Ho!, Peat Deposit (Monument) |
| MDV71575 | Related to: Westward Ho!, Peat Deposit (Monument) |
| MDV44569 | Related to: Wooden Stakes at Westward Ho! (Monument) |
| MDV44570 | Related to: Wooden Stakes at Westward Ho, (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV2012 - Archaeological assessment of SWW Taw-Torridge tidal waters improvements
- EDV2013 - Archaeological assessment of SWW Taw-Torridge tidal waters improvements Part 1: Southern routes
- EDV2014 - Inter-tidal deposits at Westward Ho!, Northam
- EDV4737 - Stewardship Scheme Archaeological Survey, Braunton Burrows
| Date Last Edited: | Nov 10 2023 11:11AM |
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