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HER Number:MDV129123
Name:Pit on site at Knowle Lane, Cullompton

Summary

The second phase of excavations in 2011 uncovered a pit (probably natural occurring) containing early Neolithic pottery and a well used piece of worked flint.

Location

Grid Reference:ST 012 070
Map Sheet:ST00NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishCullompton
DistrictMid Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishCULLOMPTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • PIT (Constructed, Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2201 BC (Between))

Full description

Rainbird, P. + Passmore, A., 2016, Prehistoric and Romano-British Remains and a Post-Medieval Brickworks at Knowle Lane, Cullompton, Devon, 173-4, fig 2 (Article in Serial). SDV363912.

Unexpectedly, a pit containing Neolithic pottery was excavated at the far south-eastern edge of Area A. The irregular form of the pit suggested it was probably a natural tree throw hollow, rather than a deliberately dug pit. Pottery sherds representing at least two Early Neolithic vessels and a a heavily used piece of worked flint were recovered.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV363912Article in Serial: Rainbird, P. + Passmore, A.. 2016. Prehistoric and Romano-British Remains and a Post-Medieval Brickworks at Knowle Lane, Cullompton, Devon. Proceedings of the Devon Archaeological Exploration Society. 74. Paperback Volume. 173-4, fig 2. [Mapped features: #127330 Location approximate; Fig 2 used to digitise feature, ]

Associated Monuments

MDV129126Related to: Ditch on site at Knowle Lane, Cullompton (Monument)
MDV129125Related to: Pit on site at Knowle Lane, Cullompton (Monument)
MDV78245Related to: Romano-British Settlement, Land between Knowle Lane and Tiverton Road (Monument)

Associated Finds

  • FDV7438 - SHERD (Early Neolithic - 4000 BC to 3001 BC)

Associated Events

  • EDV8344 - Excavations at Knowle Lane, Cullompton

Date Last Edited:Nov 5 2020 12:24PM