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Summary

A large, recut pit which was recorded during a programme of archaeological works along the route of a watermain. The pit was undated but it could be a medieval or post-medieval mineral prospecting pit, although a prehistoric date is also possibly.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• PIT (Early Neolithic to Post Medieval - 4000 BC to 1750 AD)

Full description

Taylor, S. R., 2009, Avon SWW Pipeline, Devon: Archaeological Mitigation Archive report, 21-22, Fig. 13 (Report - Assessment). SDV364052.

A programme of archaeological work was undertaken along the route of a 13.5km long water main from Roborough to Yondertown. A previous geophysical survey had identified a number of areas likely to contain archaeological deposits.
A large pit [1623] was excavated in the southern part of Area G1. This was shown to be a series of recut features and was in turn cut by a later ditch [1625]. A single struck flint pebble was found in the fill of the ditch.
It is possible that this was a medieval or post-medieval prospecting pit for minerals. However, it also bears comparison with prehistoric pits that show evidence of use and reuse.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV6704 - Archaeological Investigations Along the Route of the Avon Water Main Renewal. Avon Pipeline Scheme

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