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HER Number:MDV104053
Name:Roman Road to south of The Barton, North Tawton

Summary

Line of possible Roman road visible on aerial photograph, exiting the south side of the Roman fort and leading south-east along the ridge top towards Whiddon Down.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 661 995
Map Sheet:SX69NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishNorth Tawton
Civil ParishSouth Tawton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishNORTH TAWTON
Ecclesiastical ParishSOUTH TAWTON

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Two Roman forts (two Roman fortlets are located in northwest corner of northern fort) and two marching camps, Roman building, Roman roads, enclosures, prehistoric ring ditches, undated linears and Bathe Pool south of North Tawton
  • SHINE: Two Roman forts (two Roman fortlets are located in northwest corner of northern fort) and two marching camps, Roman building, Roman roads, enclosures, prehistoric ring ditches, undated linears and Bathe Pool south of North Tawton
  • Scheduled Monument 1021151: Roman forts, marching camps and associated monuments

Other References/Statuses

  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ROAD (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)

Full description

Smart, C., 2013, North Tawton (Correspondence). SDV351339.

Possible road visible on aerial photograph exiting the south side of the fort, heading south-east along the ridgetop towards Whiddon Down.

Geomatics Group, Unknown, North Tawton (Aerial Photograph). SDV351341.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV351339Correspondence: Smart, C.. 2013. North Tawton. Email to B. Horner. Email.
SDV351341Aerial Photograph: Geomatics Group. Unknown. North Tawton. Geomatics Group Aerial Photographs. Digital. [Mapped feature: #63523 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV103778Related to: Roman Military Complex at North Tawton (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 27 2021 2:49PM

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