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HER Number:MDV14558
Name:Medieval Building in Milber Down Hillfort, Combeinteignhead

Summary

A medieval building was discovered during excavations in 1937, against the back of the innermost bank from which a rim sherd from a 12th century cooking pot was recovered.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 884 699
Map Sheet:SX86NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishHaccombe with Combe
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishCOMBEINTEIGNHEAD

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX86NE/1/4

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BUILDING (XII - 1101 AD to 1200 AD (Between))

Full description

Unknown, 1938, Proceedings of the Society. Annual Report, 60 (Article in Serial). SDV348857.

A medieval hut site was discovered during excavations in 1937, against the back of the innermost bank. A rim sherd from a 12th century cooking pot was recovered.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV348857Article in Serial: Unknown. 1938. Proceedings of the Society. Annual Report. Proceedings of the Devon Archaeological Exploration Society. 3.1. Unknown. 60. [Mapped feature: #5909 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV8649Related to: Milber Down Hillfort, Combeinteignhead (Monument)

Associated Finds

  • FDV2013 - POT (XI to XII - 1100 AD to 1200 AD)

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Apr 24 2019 3:21PM