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HER Number:MDV128326
Name:Corn drying kiln at Downes Roman Villa, Crediton

Summary

A possible corn drying kiln was recorded as positive anomalies (groups 23-24) by geophysical survey undertaken as part of a programme of archaeological investigation at the site of the Roman villa.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 850 991
Map Sheet:SX89NE
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

  • CORN DRYING KILN (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.

A possible corn drying kiln was recorded as positive anomalies (groups 23-24) by geophysical survey undertaken as part of a programme of archaeological investigation 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: #125725 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

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