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Summary

Geophysical survey recorded a group of anomalies which represent a small square enclosure, possibly Romano-British in date.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• SQUARE ENCLOSURE (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD? (Between))

Full description

Harrison, D., 2017, Land at Woolwell Plymouth: Geophysical Survey (Report - Geophysical Survey). SDV361600.

Headland Archaeology (UK) Ltd undertook a geophysical (magnetometer) survey of a 148 hectare site at Woolwell, Plymouth as part of a baseline assessment of the heritage potential of the site. This information will help guide archaeological strategy in advance of a proposed residential development.

To the immediate north-west of the double ditched enclosure (MDV122582), adjacent to the possible entrance, a square enclosure is clearly identified, measuring 21 metres by 21 metres and centred at SX50716221. The two enclosures differ in both alignment and form, perhaps reflecting different phases of activity.

Orellana, J. + Clarke, P., 2018, Land at Woolwell, Plymouth, Devon. Archaeological Evaluation (Report - Evaluation). SDV361599.

In November 2017, an archaeological evaluation of land at Woolwell, Plymouth, Devon was undertaken. A total of 36 trenches was excavated within the survey area, of which 13 contained no archaeological features. It was evident that the archaeological remains recorded in the other trenches had been truncated to varying degrees by later activity. The evaluation recorded several archaeological features, mainly located in three concentrations in the northern half of the survey area; these concentrations apparently comprise localised areas of Roman and medieval activity.

Trench 16 targeted the anomalies thought to represent a square enclosure. The trench contained a northeast-southwest orientated ditch, which was 1.8 metres wide and 0.7 metres deep. This ditch was filled by a sequence of four deposits. The middle deposit contained charcoal and burnt bone and may represent a localised deposition of burnt waste material into the ditch. A single sherd of Iron Age or Roman pottery was recovered from the upper fill. This sherd has burnt residue on its internal surface, suggesting it derives from a vessel used to cook food.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV7578 - Geophysical Survey: Land at Woolwell, Bickleigh, Plymouth (Ref: WOPL/01)
• EDV7579 - Evaluation: Land at Woolwell, Bickleigh, South Hams (Ref: 17701)

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