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HER Number:MDV130956
Name:Possible enclosure, Titchberry

Summary

The semi-circular field boundary south of Titchberry hint at a possible former enclosure. Pearce (1985) has suggested possible site based on placename evidence.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 242 269
Map Sheet:SS22NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishHartland
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishHARTLAND

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: ND

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ENCLOSURE (Unknown date)

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

Pearce, S. M., 1985, The Early Church in the Landscape: The Evidence from North Devon (part), 266, Site 33 (Article in Serial). SDV336495.

Pearce argues that the "Berry" element may hint at an earlier enclosed settlement of the post-Roman "round" type although there is no evidence on the ground.

Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, 1995 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.

The semi-circular field boundary hints at a former 'round' as was suggested by Pearce (PRN 18204 site 33).

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV336495Article in Serial: Pearce, S. M.. 1985. The Early Church in the Landscape: The Evidence from North Devon (part). Archaeological Journal. 142. A4 Stapled + Digital. 266, Site 33.
SDV339712Report - Assessment: Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J.. 2007. The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report. Exeter Archaeology Report. 06.22 (rev.1). A4 Stapled + Digital. 1995. [Mapped feature: #130858 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jul 1 2021 9:42AM

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