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| HER Number: | MDV44036 |
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| Name: | Roman settlement near Castle Hill, Ottery St. Mary |
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Summary
Find of Roman pottery sherd together with other evidence has led to the suggestion that there was probably a Romano British settlement in the area.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SY 108 986 |
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| Map Sheet: | SY19NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Ottery St. Mary |
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| District | East Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | OTTERY ST.MARY |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SY19NW/110
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- SETTLEMENT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD (Between))
Full description
Weddell, P. J., 1991, Archaeological Assessment of the Published Route (preliminary) of the A30 Honiton-Exeter Improvement, 24 (Report - Assessment). SDV337589.
There is likely to be a Roman settlement in the vicinity of this field.
Exeter Archaeology, 2002, Archaeological Assessment of a Proposed Development at Feniton Mill, Feniton, 6 (Report - Assessment). SDV338788.
A single sherd of Roman pottery was found at this location during fieldwalking prior to the construction of the new A30. This and other evidence has led to the suggestion that there ws probably a Romano British settlement in the area, possibly close to the river crossing.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV337589 | Report - Assessment: Weddell, P. J.. 1991. Archaeological Assessment of the Published Route (preliminary) of the A30 Honiton-Exeter Improvement. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. 91.22. A4 Stapled + Digital. 24. |
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| SDV338788 | Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2002. Archaeological Assessment of a Proposed Development at Feniton Mill, Feniton. Exeter Archaeology Report. 02.05. A4 Stapled + Digital. 6. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Nov 29 2018 1:01PM |
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