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Summary

Archaeological investigation recorded a number of features across several trenches. The features are thought to represent a Romano-British agricultural ditch.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• FIELD BOUNDARY (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD (Between))

Full description

Dean, R., 20/05/2015, Land adjacent to Lyte Lane, West Charleton, Devon (Report - Geophysical Survey). SDV359255.

Geophysical survey undertaken as supporting information for a fourth coming planning application.
Anomaly group 14 probably reflects a Devon bank field boundary not recorded on any historical Ordnance Survey map. Devon banks comprise an earthen bank with dry stone retaining flanks and ditches to each side. There is a lesser possibility that the group represents a ditch-flanked field lane or track.

Bampton, J., 2016, Lyte Lane, West Charleton, South Hams: Evaluation (Report - Evaluation). SDV361114.

South West Archaeology Ltd. was commissioned to undertake an archaeological evaluation in advance of a proposed housing development in May 2016. This phase of work builds upon a previous geophysical surveys undertaken over and near to the proposed development area in 2000 (Johnson 2000) and 2014 (Dean 2014), and field work including field-walking and excavation in 2000 (Bayer 2000).
A total of 105 potential features were identified including a Romano-British ditch. The ditch was identified in four trenches [1409], [1703], [2603] and [2803], which annexes the north-east corner of the site. The small amount of artefactual material, a single sherd of pottery and only occasional charcoal flecks, is indicative of an agricultural ditch as opposed to a settlement enclosure. The shallow topsoil and extent of visible plough-scars to the east and south of this feature indicates a very poor level of survival for any potential associated features.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV6853 - Geophysical Survey, Land adjacent to Lyte Lane, West Charleton, Devon (Ref: 140516)

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