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HER Number:MDV134400
Name:Pits

Summary

A cluster of pit forms was recorded here by geophysical survey together with associated magnetic material which may be industrial in origin.

Location

Grid Reference:SY 137 898
Map Sheet:SY18NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishSidmouth
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishSALCOMBE REGIS

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • PIT (Early Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1066 AD? (Between) to 2000 AD? (Between))

Full description

Oxford Archaeotechnics Ltd, 1999, Sidmouth Sewage Transfer & Treatment Scheme: Archaeological Geophysical Survey, Area 5 (Report - Geophysical Survey). SDV356423.

A geophysical survey was carried out along the route of a c7km pipeline, broadly following the course of the River Sid from the site of a proposed sewage treatment works at Sidford to the existing outfall at Sidmouth.
A cluster of pit forms was recorded in Area 5 together with associated magnetic material which may be industrial in origin.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV356423Report - Geophysical Survey: Oxford Archaeotechnics Ltd. 1999. Sidmouth Sewage Transfer & Treatment Scheme: Archaeological Geophysical Survey. Oxford Archaeotechnics Ltd Report. 1870599/SID/SWW. A3 Comb Bound + Digital. Area 5. [Mapped feature: #141446 ]
Linked documents:1

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV6446 - Geophysical Survey for Sidmouth Sewage Transfer and Treatment Scheme (Ref: 1870599/SID/SWW)

Date Last Edited:Oct 13 2023 9:24AM