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HER Number:MDV51124
Name:Church Plot Field Name, Seaton

Summary

Church Plot lies to the north of Salt Plot. The area is criss-crossed with drainage channels but other surface irregularities are visible.

Location

Grid Reference:SY 248 905
Map Sheet:SY29SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishSeaton
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishBEER AND SEATON

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Saltworking on reclaimed land of the former (medieval) harbour of the Axe Estuary at Seaton

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SY29SW/144/2
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • SALT WORKS (Post Medieval to XXI - 1540 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Turton, S. D. + Weddell, P. J., 1993, Archaeological Appraisal of the Salt Industry on Seaton Marshes, East Devon, 8 (Report - non-specific). SDV120092.

Church Plot separated from Salt Plot by a substantial drainage channel. The most obvious features are the shallower drainage channels which criss-cross the plot although there are other slight surface irregularities. The area to the north has been extensively improved and there are no obvious traces of earthworks.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV120092Report - non-specific: Turton, S. D. + Weddell, P. J.. 1993. Archaeological Appraisal of the Salt Industry on Seaton Marshes, East Devon. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. 93.93. A4 Stapled + Digital. 8. [Mapped feature: #93894 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV14040Part of: Saltworks on Seaton Marshes (Monument)
MDV14040Related to: Saltworks on Seaton Marshes (Monument)
MDV51123Related to: Lower Saltworks on Seaton Marshes (Monument)
MDV14040Part of: Saltworks on Seaton Marshes (Monument)
MDV14040Related to: Saltworks on Seaton Marshes (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Apr 8 2020 11:30PM