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| HER Number: | MDV130225 |
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| Name: | Drain opposite Market Square, Totnes |
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Summary
A stone drain, orientated east-west, was recorded during an archaeological watching brief on groundworks associated with gas main replacement. No finds were recovered but it is thought to be post medieval in date.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 801 604 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX86SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Totnes |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | TOTNES |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- DRAIN (Constructed, Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1750 AD (Between))
Full description
Steinmetzer, M., 2013, Gas Main Replacement, High Street and Ramparts Walk, Totnes, Devon: Archaeological Watching Brief (Report - Watching Brief). SDV356320.
A stone drain, orientated east-west, was recorded in Trench 40 during an archaeological watching brief on groundworks associated with gas main replacement on the High Street and Ramparts Walk. The base and cover of the drain comprised large slate slabs and the side walls were built of clay-bonded slate rubble. No finds were recovered but it is thought to be post medieval in date.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV356320 | Report - Watching Brief: Steinmetzer, M.. 2013. Gas Main Replacement, High Street and Ramparts Walk, Totnes, Devon: Archaeological Watching Brief. Cotswold Archaeology Report. 13221. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. [Mapped feature: #129092 ] |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV6420 - Archaeological Watching Brief on Gas Main Replacement, High Street and Ramparts Walk, Totnes (Ref: CA 4108)
| Date Last Edited: | Mar 4 2021 11:12AM |
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