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| HER Number: | MDV113208 |
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| Name: | Archaeological features to south of Ham Plantation, Bickleigh |
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Summary
A number of linear and isolated anomalies were recorded to the south of Ham Plantation during a geophysical survey along the route of a water main. Subsequent archaeological work revealed a band of grey, possibly alluvial material which was found to contain a large number of medieval and post medieval finds.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 527 620 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX56SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Bickleigh (SH) |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BICKLEIGH |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- ARCHAEOLOGICAL FEATURE (Early Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD (Between) to 1750 AD (Between))
Full description
Urmston, Ben, 2008, Avon Support Main, between Roborough and Houndall, near Plymouth, Devon. (Report - Geophysical Survey). SDV358939.
A geophysical survey was undertaken of a proposed 13km water main between Roborough and Houndall, near Plymouth, Devon. Several sites of archaeological interest were detected.
A number of linear and isolated anomalies were apparent in Area B4, and may be of archaeological interest. It should be noted that the magnetic background is much quieter and more uniform than in adjacent areas, suggesting that responses have been subdued by an increased overburden, perhaps a result of alluvium from the nearby spring and stream to the north.
Taylor, S. R., 2009, Avon SWW Pipeline, Devon: Archaeological Mitigation Archive report, 13, Fig. 5 (Report - Assessment). SDV364052.
Archaeological work in Area B4 revealed a band of grey material, 30m wide by 0.3m deep, coinciding with a terrace on the hillslope. The material is possibly alluvial in origin but contains a large number of medieval and post medieval finds.
A field ditch [1192] was also identified but not excavated and a small pit [1416] containing a single burnt fill.
Ordnance Survey, 2015, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV357601.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV357601 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2015. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #72540 ] |
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| SDV358939 | Report - Geophysical Survey: Urmston, Ben. 2008. Avon Support Main, between Roborough and Houndall, near Plymouth, Devon.. Wessex Archaeology. 68262.02. Digital. |
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| SDV364052 | Report - Assessment: Taylor, S. R.. 2009. Avon SWW Pipeline, Devon: Archaeological Mitigation Archive report. Cornwall County Council Report. 09R087. A4 Comb Bound. 13, Fig. 5. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV135659 | Related to: Pit to south of Ham Plantation, Bickleigh (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV6830 - Geophysical Survey, Avon Support Main (Ref: 68262.02)
- EDV6704 - Archaeological Investigations Along the Route of the Avon Water Main Renewal. Avon Pipeline Scheme
| Date Last Edited: | Apr 9 2025 6:25PM |
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