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HER Number:MDV118757
Name:Archaeological Anomalies, south-west of Hemerdon Plantation, Sparkwell

Summary

Geophysical survey identified a number of anomalies on land south-west of Hemerdon Plantation.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 568 576
Map Sheet:SX55NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishSparkwell
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishPLYMPTON ST.MARY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ARCHAEOLOGICAL FEATURE (Unknown date)

Full description

Urmston, Ben, 11/2008, 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 identified. Two complexes of enclosures of clear archaeological potential have been identified, one to the east of Boringdon Camp, a known Iron Age site, and another to the west of Sparkwell. The former comprises two curvilinear enclosures with good evidence for internal features; the latter is rectilinear in form.

A number of curvilinear and discrete anomalies towards the northern and southern extents appear to be of some archaeological interest, especially those at 4046. Strong geological responses are conspicuous towards the centre of this area.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV358939Report - Geophysical Survey: Urmston, Ben. 11/2008. Avon Support Main, between Roborough and Houndall, near Plymouth, Devon.. Wessex Archaeology. 68262.02. Digital. [Mapped feature: #78022 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV6830 - Geophysical Survey, Avon Support Main (Ref: 68262.02)

Date Last Edited:Mar 14 2017 11:51AM