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HER Number:MDV55211
Name:Slit Trenches, Woodbury Common

Summary

Several dozen slit trenches, not all of which have been infilled, were recorded in this area.

Location

Grid Reference:SY 032 866
Map Sheet:SY08NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishWoodbury
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWOODBURY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SY08NW/116

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Quinell, N. V., 10/10/1995, Woodbury Common (Worksheet). SDV105415.

5. Several dozen slit trenches in this area. Not all infilled.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, 10, Part 1; 80, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 612 (Report - Survey). SDV101648.

Several dozen slit trenches, not all of which have been infilled, were recorded in this area. No features were located during the field survey, at which time much of the area was under impenetrable vegetation. The trenches are visible on an aerial photograph and lay to the east and west of the road.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 612 (Archive - Survey). SDV358490.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 612 (Report - Survey). SDV359019.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003-2004, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey, Site No. 2657 (Archive - Survey). SDV351568.

Military earthworks.
See description in East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey 10, Part 1; 80, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 612 - SDV101648.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV101648Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. A4 Unbound + Digital. 10, Part 1; 80, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 612. [Mapped feature: #34862 ]
SDV105415Worksheet: Quinell, N. V.. 10/10/1995. Woodbury Common. Devon County Sites and Monuments Register. Worksheet + Digital.
SDV351568Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003-2004. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. Digital + Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 2657.
SDV358490Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 612.
SDV359019Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. Site No. 612.

Associated Monuments

MDV55208Related to: Earthwork Pits and Trenches on Woodbury Common (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Nov 21 2016 4:59PM