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| HER Number: | MDV24862 |
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| Name: | Amphora at Sprat Ridge |
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Summary
Amphora recovered from Sprat Ridge in 1906. Possibly mediterranean in origin and of medieval or post medieval date.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 461 313 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS43SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Braunton |
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| District | North Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BRAUNTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS43SE/176
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FINDSPOT (Early Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1750 AD (Between))
Full description
Fox, A., 1956, Amphora from Sprat Ridge (Correspondence). SDV342434.
An amphora was found on Sprat Ridge in the Taw/Torridge estuary in 1906. Of reddish brown fabric, height 15.5 inches, diameter at theshoulder 6.75 inches. Drawing and photographs in parish file. Correspondence by A. Fox with various authorities suggests a possible mediterranean origin. May date from the medieval or post medieval periods.
Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.
Other details: Survey number 1256.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV339712 | Report - 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. |
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| SDV342434 | Correspondence: Fox, A.. 1956. Amphora from Sprat Ridge. Letters to A. Fox from various correspondents, plus photographs, drawing an. A4 Unbound + Digital. |
Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds
- FDV3875 - AMPHORA (XI to Unknown - 1066 AD)
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Jun 10 2009 2:05PM |
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