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| HER Number: | MDV128325 |
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| Name: | Field boundaries or drainage ditches around the Roman villa at Downes, Crediton |
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Summary
Several linear anomalies were recorded during a geophysical survey undertaken as part of a programme of archaeological works at the site of the Roman villa. Interpreted as possible field boundaries and/or drainage ditches, they are coaxial with and, therefore, possibly contemporary with the villa.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 850 992 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX89NE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Crediton Hamlets |
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| District | Mid Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | CREDITON |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FIELD BOUNDARY (Roman - 43 AD 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.
Several linear anomalies (Groups 61, 52, 47, 41) were recorded during a geophysical survey undertaken as part of a programme of archaeological works at the site of the Roman villa. Interpreted as possible field boundaries and/or drainage ditches, they are coaxial with and, therefore, possibly contemporary with the villa.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV363700 | Report - 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: #125724 ] |
Associated Monuments
| MDV42065 | Related 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 29 2020 10:30AM |
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