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HER Number:MDV122666
Name:Roman Road on Back Lane, Sampford Courtenay

Summary

The surface of the probable Roman road between the military complex at North Tawton and Okehamton has been exposed in a modern drainage channel.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 642 980
Map Sheet:SX69NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishSampford Courtenay
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishSAMPFORD COURTENAY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ROAD (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD (Between))

Full description

Stocker, S., 2017, Observations on the Roman Road between North Tawton and Okehampton (Report - non-specific). SDV360960.

The road surface has been exposed by running water across Back Lane. The road line is along Back Lane for part of its length.


Kaye, S. + Stocker, S., 2018, Observations on the Roman Road between North Tawton and Okehampton - Northern Section (Interpretation). SDV361673.

The surface of the probable Roman road between the military complex at North Tawton and Okehamton has been exposed in a modern drainage channel.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360960Report - non-specific: Stocker, S.. 2017. Observations on the Roman Road between North Tawton and Okehampton. Individual. Digital.
SDV361673Interpretation: Kaye, S. + Stocker, S.. 2018. Observations on the Roman Road between North Tawton and Okehampton - Northern Section. Digital. [Mapped feature: #112911 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV107141Part of: Roman Road from North Tawton Roman Fortress to Okehampton (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7638 - Landscape Investigation, Field Walking and Test Pit Excavation between North Tawton and Okehampton

Date Last Edited:Nov 9 2018 10:00AM