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HER Number:MDV128329
Name:Palaeochannels at Downes Villa, Crediton

Summary

Several palaeochannels were recorded in a geophysical survey undertaken as part of a programme of archaeological investigations at the site of the Roman villa.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 850 992
Map Sheet:SX89NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishCrediton Hamlets
DistrictMid Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishCREDITON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • PALAEOCHANNEL (Unknown date)

Full description

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

Several palaeochannels were recorded as positive anomalies (groups 38-40) in a geophysical survey undertaken as part of a programme of archaeological investigations at the site of the Roman villa, including a continuation of one previously excavated.

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: #125729 ]

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 29 2020 10:15AM