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Summary

Possible small, oval enclosure measuring approximately 70m by 55m visible on 1946 RAF aerial photograph. The north-west edge appears to have been levelled by a trackway leading onto South Down Common.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• OVAL ENCLOSURE (Constructed, Early Iron Age to Roman - 700 BC 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, 7, 16, Fig. 3 (Report - non-specific). SDV349313.

Possible small, oval enclosure identified during aerial photographic transcription undertaken as part of the programme of archaeological investigations for the Unlocking our Coastal Heritage project.
The enclosure (AP4) which was visible only on the 1946 RAF aerial photographs is located immediately south-west of the main survey area, centred on SY22318837. It measures approximately 70m by 55m. The north-west edge appears to have been levelled by a trackway leading onto South Down Common.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

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

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