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Summary

Several features identified during a geophysical survey were identified as features of potential archaeological origin, however some may be geological in origin.

Location

Protected Status

• Scheduled Monument 1002527: Earthwork E of Buck's Mills

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• ARCHAEOLOGICAL FEATURE (Lower Palaeolithic to Post Medieval - 698000 BC to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Edwards, M., 2019, Earthwork, east of Bucks Mills, Woolfardisworthy, Torridge: Geophysical Survey (Report - Geophysical Survey). SDV363261.

A magnetometer survey was undertaken to provide an evaluation of any buried archaeology across the survey area.
A number of anomalies were identified as possible archaeology, however some may be geological in origin. Groups 25, 38, 43 and 45 are strong irregular anomalies which may represent cut-features, however they may be geological. Group 44 Is a sub-circular anomaly, interpretation is uncertain. Group 40 is an apparent symmetrical, elliptical, positive anomaly in the centre of the enclosure, its form may indicate anthropogenic origin, however it may be a result of bedding in the geology.
Elsewhere in the study area there are many irregularly shaped anomalies, clusters in patterns. The origin of these is unclear.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV363261	Report - Geophysical Survey: Edwards, M.. 2019. Earthwork, east of Bucks Mills, Woolfardisworthy, Torridge: Geophysical Survey. Substrata. 1901BUC-W-1. Digital. [Mapped feature: #122360 ]
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Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV8165 - Archaeological Magnetometer Survey: Earthwork East of Bucks Mills, North Devon (Ref: 1901BUC-W-1)

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