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HER Number:MDV128324
Name:Ring ditch to north-north-west of the Roman villa at Downes, Crediton

Summary

A possible ring ditch and internal features were recorded by geophysical survey undertaken as part of a programme of archaeological investigations at the site of the Roman villa.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 849 992
Map Sheet:SX89NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishCrediton Hamlets
DistrictMid Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishCREDITON

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Linear and curvilinear geophysical anomalies and cropmarks of a Roman villa and associated features at Downes

Other References/Statuses

  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • RING DITCH (Early Bronze Age to Roman - 2200 BC to 409 AD (Between))

Full description

Edwards, M. + Trick, S., 2020, An archaeological magnetometer and resistance survey: Downes Villa, near Crediton, Devon (Report - Geophysical Survey). SDV363700.

A possible ring ditch and internal features were recorded as positive anomalies (groups 36-37) during a geophysical survey undertaken as part of a programme of archaeological investigations at the site of the Roman villa.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV363700Report - Geophysical Survey: Edwards, M. + Trick, S.. 2020. An archaeological magnetometer and resistance survey: Downes Villa, near Crediton, Devon. Substrata. 1901-DOW-R-1. Digital. [Mapped feature: #125723 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV56054Related to: Circular Cropmark to the southeast of Crediton (Monument)
MDV42065Related to: Downes Villa, Crediton (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8286 - An archaeological magnetometer and resistance survey at Downes Villa near Crediton

Date Last Edited:May 27 2020 3:59PM