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HER Number:MDV70919
Name:Sand Pit at Scott's Pollard, Aylesbeare

Summary

Irregular sub-rectangular pit measuring approximately 40 metres east-west by 30 metres north-south by 3-4 metres deep.

Location

Grid Reference:SY 055 921
Map Sheet:SY09SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishAylesbeare
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishAYLESBEARE

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SY09SE/145

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • SAND PIT (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

'Old Sand Pit' marked.


Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.

'Sand Pit' marked.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 214 (Archive - Survey). SDV358490.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 214 (Report - Survey). SDV359019.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, 9, Part 1; 59, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 214 (Report - Survey). SDV101648.

Irregular sub-rectangular pit measuring approximately 40 metres east-west by 30 metres north-south by 3-4 metres deep. Probably represents single ‘Old Sand Pit’ marked on Ordnance Survey 1891 map. Feature situated on hill top; covered in gorse/trees/bracken.


Stoten, G., 2006, Ottery St Mary to Aylesbeare, Devon: Archaeology and Heritage Survey, Table 9, Map 3, Gazetteer (Report - Survey). SDV347996.

Site 65. Sand pit depicted on the first edition Ordnance Survey map. Heritage site of slight significance. Potential for currently unrecorded archaeology low.


Exeter Archaeology, 2007, East Devon Access Land Archaeological Survey 2007, 55, Site No. H214, (Archive - Survey). SDV351571.

Irregular sub-rectangular pit measuring approximately 40 metres east-west by 30 metres north-south by 3-4 metres deep. Probably represents single ‘Old Sand Pit’ marked on Ordnance Survey 1891 map. Feature situated on hill top; covered in gorse/trees/bracken.

Lies off main trackway, some visitors to this area. Possibly include in interpretation of industrial sites.


Ordnance Survey, 2015, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV357601.

Sand Pit shown.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV101648Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. A4 Unbound + Digital. 9, Part 1; 59, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 214.
SDV325644Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV347996Report - Survey: Stoten, G.. 2006. Ottery St Mary to Aylesbeare, Devon: Archaeology and Heritage Survey. Cotswold Archaeology Report. 05108. A4 Unbound + Digital. Table 9, Map 3, Gazetteer.
SDV351571Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2007. East Devon Access Land Archaeological Survey 2007. East Devon Access Land Archaeological Survey 2007. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. 55, Site No. H214,.
SDV357601Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2015. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #99533 ]
SDV358490Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 214.
SDV359019Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. Site No. 214.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV5440 - Archaeological Field Reconnaissance Survey, Ottery St Mary to Aylesbeare

Date Last Edited:Aug 22 2016 2:12PM

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