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HER Number:MDV49747
Name:ENCLOSURE in the Parish of Axminster

Summary

Three possible circular features and three possible rectangular enclosures visible as earthworks identified on air photos (aph).

Location

Grid Reference:ST 301 002
Map Sheet:ST30SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishAxminster
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishAXMINSTER

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthworks and structures associated with the Weycroft Defence Area on the World War Two 'Taunton Stop Line'

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: ST30SW/141
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ENCLOSURE (Unknown date)

Full description

APH, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV135364.

Three possible circular features and three possible rectangular enclosures visible as earthworks identified on air photos (aph).

Untitled Source (Aerial Photograph). SDV135367.

Aph=raf/cpe/uk/1974/3423-4/(11/4/1947) ref-aph-raf/cpe/uk/1974/1424-5/(11/4/1947).

Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit, 1992 - 1993, Blackdown Hills Survey Archive (Archive - Survey). SDV324187.

Vis=20/8/1993 (simpson and blackmore). There are several earthworks in the area of the features identified on ap. However they do not appear to reflect the shapes of those described. There are several terraces and some overgrown disturbed areas.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV135364Migrated Record: APH.
SDV135367Aerial Photograph:
SDV324187Archive - Survey: Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit. 1992 - 1993. Blackdown Hills Survey Archive. Blackdown Hills Survey Archive. A4 Unbound.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jun 5 2020 11:31AM