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HER Number:MDV11732
Name:ENCLOSURE in the Parish of Abbotsham

Summary

Oval feature visible on air photograph. Possible prehistoric earthwork? traces of bank to the west. Long axis lies east-west.(worksheet).

Location

Grid Reference:SS 429 277
Map Sheet:SS42NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishAbbotsham
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishABBOTSHAM

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Cropmarks and earthworks of oval enclosure of possible prehistoric date at Pusehill

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS42NW/99

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ENCLOSURE (Early Bronze Age to Roman - 2200 BC to 409 AD (Between))

Full description

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV1142.

Oval feature visible on air photograph. Possible prehistoric earthwork? traces of bank to the west. Long axis lies east-west.(worksheet).


Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV12971.

Des=worksheet.


Untitled Source (Aerial Photograph). SDV12972.

Aph=raf 15/4/1946, dcc no 3/54.


Exeter Archaeology, 2000, Archaeological Assessment and Watching Brief of SWW Moorhead to Cornborough Water Main, North Devon, 3 (Report - Assessment). SDV344592.

Other details: Figure 1, site 8.


Whiteaway, T., 2002, Archaeological Assessment of Proposed new Primary School at Abbotsham, North Devon, 2-3 (Report - Assessment). SDV336149.


Dean, R., 2007, Geophysical Survey of Part of the Grounds of Kenwith Castle Residential Home (Report - Geophysical Survey). SDV344649.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV1142Migrated Record:
SDV12971Migrated Record:
SDV12972Aerial Photograph:
SDV336149Report - Assessment: Whiteaway, T.. 2002. Archaeological Assessment of Proposed new Primary School at Abbotsham, North Devon. Exeter Archaeology Report. 02.14. A4 Stapled + Digital. 2-3.
SDV344592Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2000. Archaeological Assessment and Watching Brief of SWW Moorhead to Cornborough Water Main, North Devon. Exeter Archaeology Report. 00.89. A4 Stapled + Digital. 3.
SDV344649Report - Geophysical Survey: Dean, R.. 2007. Geophysical Survey of Part of the Grounds of Kenwith Castle Residential Home. Southwest Archaeology Report. A4 Stapled + Digital.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4697 - Assessment of South West Water Moorhead to Cornborough Water Main, North Devon
  • EDV4698 - Watching Brief Along South West Water Moorhead to Cornborough Water Main, North Devon

Date Last Edited:Apr 11 2019 3:51PM