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HER Number:MDV127355
Name:Cobbled surface within earthwork enclosure on South Down Common, Beer

Summary

A number of beach pebbles of varying size and shape were found spread throughout a Roman occupation layer recorded within the earthwork enclosure. It is suggested that they were part of a cobbled surface that had been removed by ploughing or yet to be identified.

Location

Grid Reference:SY 224 885
Map Sheet:SY28NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBeer
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishSEATON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • COBBLED SURFACE GENERAL (Constructed, Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD (Between))

Full description

James, T., 2011, The South West Coast Path Unlocking our Coastal Heritage Project South Down Common Beer East Devon Results of Archaeological Investigations, 12, 15, 17-18 (Report - non-specific). SDV349313.

A number of beach pebbles of varying size and shape were found spread throughout occupation layer 404 within Enclosure 1. It is suggested that they were part of a cobbled surface that had been removed by ploughing or yet to be identified.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV349313Report - non-specific: James, T.. 2011. The South West Coast Path Unlocking our Coastal Heritage Project South Down Common Beer East Devon Results of Archaeological Investigations. AC Archaeology Report. ACD333/2/1. A4 Bound +Digital. 12, 15, 17-18. [Mapped feature: #123841 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV127290Part of: Enclosure on South Down Common, Beer (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV5860 - Programme of Archaeological Works on South Down Common, Beer

Date Last Edited:Jan 23 2020 5:17PM