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HER Number:MDV107556
Name:Extraction Pits, John Acres Copse

Summary

Small scale extraction pits identified during an earthwork survey, John Acres Copse.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 863 758
Map Sheet:SX87NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishKingsteignton
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishKINGSTEIGNTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • EXTRACTIVE PIT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Rainbird, P. + Newman, P., 06/2014, B3193 Chudleigh Road Re-alignment, Kingsteignton, Teignmouth, Devon (Report - Evaluation). SDV356991.

The earthwork survey in John Acres Copse located evidence of small-scale extraction of minerals from the area as a probable precursor to the current industry which makes a significant contribution to the
local economy.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV356991Report - Evaluation: Rainbird, P. + Newman, P.. 06/2014. B3193 Chudleigh Road Re-alignment, Kingsteignton, Teignmouth, Devon. AC Archaeology Report. ACD511/2/0. Digital.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV6542 - Earthwork Survey, B3193 Chudleigh Road Re-alignment, Kingsteignton, Teignmouth, Devon (Ref: ACD511/2/0)

Date Last Edited:Jan 13 2021 9:15AM