See important
guidance on the use of this record.
If you have any comments or new information about this record, please email us.
| HER Number: | MDV115577 |
|---|
| Name: | Ridge and Furrow, Countess Wear, Exeter |
|---|
Summary
Geophysical survey undertaken on land at Countess Wear. The anomalies are thought to be attributed to ridge and furrow cultivation.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 948 893 |
|---|
| Map Sheet: | SX98NW |
|---|
| Admin Area | Devon |
|---|
| Civil Parish | Exeter |
|---|
| Ecclesiastical Parish | TOPSHAM |
|---|
Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Unknown date)
Full description
Passmore, A. + Pink, F., 2011, Archaeological Recording During the Laying of a New Sewer Pipe Between Topsham Road and Glasshouse Lane, Exeter (Report - Watching Brief). SDV347478.
Ordnance Survey, 2011, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV346129.
Richardson, T., 2014, Countess Wear, Exeter (Report - Geophysical Survey). SDV359688.
A detailed gradiometry survey was conducted over approximately 3.8 hectares of grassland. The survey an area of ridge and furrow cultivation as the only probable archaeology at the site. A number of possible archaeological anomalies have been identified; however these are likely to be of agricultural origin. The remaining anomalies are of modern origin relating to underground services, agricultural activity, scattered magnetic debris, ferrous objects and fencing.
The survey at Countess Wear has identified ridge and furrow cultivation as the only probable archaeology on the site. This suggests that the land was used for agriculture during the medieval period. There is no evidence of prehistoric or Roman, which can be seen in the surrounding area. A number of possible archaeological anomalies have been identified; however these are likely to be of agricultural origin. The remaining anomalies are of modern origin relating to underground services, agricultural activity, scattered magnetic debris, ferrous objects and fencing.
Richardson, T., 2014, Countess Wear, Exeter (Report - Geophysical Survey). SDV359688.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV346129 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2011. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey. Map (Digital). |
| |
| | |
| SDV347478 | Report - Watching Brief: Passmore, A. + Pink, F.. 2011. Archaeological Recording During the Laying of a New Sewer Pipe Between Topsham Road and Glasshouse Lane, Exeter. Exeter Archaeology Historic Environment Record Entry. EA7300. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
| |
| | |
| SDV359688 | Report - Geophysical Survey: Richardson, T.. 2014. Countess Wear, Exeter. Stratascan. J6905. Digital. [Mapped feature: #74911 ] |
| |
| | |
Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV7014 - Geophysical Survey, Countess Wear, Exeter (Ref: J6905)
| Date Last Edited: | Jul 18 2016 3:24PM |
|---|
Search results generated by the HBSMR Gateway from exeGesIS SDM Ltd.