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HER Number:MDV118159
Name:Linear Anomalies, Berry Castle, Huntshaw, Torridge

Summary

Two linear anomalies were recorded during a magnetometer survey at Berry Castle, Huntshaw.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 493 222
Map Sheet:SS42SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishHuntshaw
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishHUNTSHAW

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • LINEAR FEATURE (Unknown date)

Full description

Dean, R., 2016, Berry Castle, Huntshaw, Torridge (Report - Geophysical Survey). SDV359971.

This report presents the results of an archaeological magnetometer survey at the above site, hereafter referred to as the survey area. It has been prepared for the Friends of Berry Castle as part of an ongoing programme of research and conservation. The survey area location is shown in Figure 1. The survey area includes a Scheduled Monument comprising the bulk of Berry castle and the relevant licence to carry out a geophysical survey was obtained by The Friends of Bury Castle as summarised above. Thirty-three magnetic anomaly groups were mapped as representing possible archaeological deposits or features.

Two linear anomalies representing potential archaeological deposits were identified in Area 2 but not
characterised further.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV359971Report - Geophysical Survey: Dean, R.. 2016. Berry Castle, Huntshaw, Torridge. Substrata. 1603BER-R-1. Digital. [Mapped feature: #77433 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV5627Part of: Berry Castle Camp (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7166 - Magnetometer Survey, Berry Castle, Huntshaw, Torridge (Ref: 1603BER-R-1)

Date Last Edited:Jan 4 2017 4:59PM