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| HER Number: | MDV14353 |
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| Name: | Roman Settlement at Topsham |
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Summary
Site of a Roman settlement at Topsham
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 960 886 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX98NE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Exeter |
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| District | Exeter |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | TOPSHAM |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX98NE/38
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- SETTLEMENT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD (Between))
Full description
Griffiths, M., 1974, Recent Work by the Exeter Archaeological Field Unit, 167-8 (Article in Serial). SDV23041.
A sewer pipe trench alongside Riverside Road cut through several Roman features: two footings of sandstone blocks were located near the junction with Hamilton Road. 150m further up from the junction were a few pits, without closely dateable finds, and a small shallow ditch. A group of pottery from a large pit outside "Windwhistle" included mortaria, amphora, samian, and imported fine wares, but few local products. These have been dated to cAD60.
Exeter Archaeology, 1999, Archaeological Assessment of Proposed Development Site at Exeter Road, Topsham, 3 (Report - Assessment). SDV22537.
Sage, A. J., 1999, Archaeological Evaluation at Exeter Road, Topsham, 2 (Report - Evaluation). SDV322338.
Sage, A. + Allan, J., 2004, The Early Roman Military Defences, Late Roman Cemetery and Later Features at the Topsham School, Topsham, 35, 36, Fig. 21 (Article in Serial). SDV322088.
The most unusual aspect of the contents of the large pit found in Retreat Drive is the presence of two Gauloise I amphorae, which are quite rare in Britain. A horse skull was also found. Other details: 17.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV22537 | Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 1999. Archaeological Assessment of Proposed Development Site at Exeter Road, Topsham. Exeter Archaeology Report. 99.17. A4 Stapled + Digital. 3. |
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| SDV23041 | Article in Serial: Griffiths, M.. 1974. Recent Work by the Exeter Archaeological Field Unit. Proceedings of the Devon Archaeological Society. 32. 167-8. |
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| SDV322088 | Article in Serial: Sage, A. + Allan, J.. 2004. The Early Roman Military Defences, Late Roman Cemetery and Later Features at the Topsham School, Topsham. Proceedings of the Devon Archaeological Society. 62. Paperback Volume. 35, 36, Fig. 21. |
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| SDV322338 | Report - Evaluation: Sage, A. J.. 1999. Archaeological Evaluation at Exeter Road, Topsham. Exeter Archaeology Report. 99.37. A4 stapled + Digital. 2. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV14352 | Part of: ARTEFACT SCATTER in the Parish of Exeter (Monument) |
| MDV9933 | Related to: ARTEFACT SCATTER in the Parish of Exeter (Monument) |
| MDV56062 | Related to: Cropmark Enclosure on the northeast side of Exeter Road, Topsham (Monument) |
| MDV71120 | Related to: Findspot in the Parish of Exeter (Find Spot) |
| MDV42253 | Related to: FINDSPOT in the Parish of Exeter (Find Spot) |
| MDV9961 | Related to: Topsham, Park Field Roman Settlement (Monument) |
Associated Finds
- FDV354 - SHERD (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Apr 22 2008 10:59AM |
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