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HER Number:MDV54231
Name:Rectangular Earthwork Feature

Summary

Rectangular earthwork visible on 1980s aerial photograph.

Location

Grid Reference:SY 056 902
Map Sheet:SY09SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishAylesbeare
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishAYLESBEARE

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Prehistoric and Military Features on Aylesbeare Common

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SY09SE/119
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • MILITARY CAMP? (XVIII to XIX - 1701 AD (Between) to 1900 AD (Between))
  • FEATURE (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD)

Full description

APH, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV110178.

Rectangular earthwork feature visible on 1980's ap. Possibly associated with track or with 19th and 20th century military activity on aylesbeare common (aph).

APH, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV110179.

A number of features are visible in this area on 1947 ap (aph).

Untitled Source (Aerial Photograph). SDV110181.

Aph=dap/y9 (25/6/84).

Untitled Source (Aerial Photograph). SDV110182.

Aph=raf/cpe/uk/1974/4466/(11/4/1947)/smr 37/71.

Royal Air Force, 1946 - 1949, Royal Air Force Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph). SDV342938.

Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, 10, Part 1; 11, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 40 (Report - Survey). SDV101648.

SMR records rectangular earthwork visible on 1980s aerial photograph, possibly related to trackway or 19th-20th century military activity. On ground feature appears as roughly rectangular depression with mound, presumed spoil heap, on its eastern side. Features measure 4 metres north-south by 1.5 metres east-west; mound circa 0.5 metre high, depression circa 0.5 metre deep. Fairly densely overgrown with gorse and bracken. Situated on east facing hillslope.

Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 40 (Archive - Survey). SDV358490.

Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 40 (Report - Survey). SDV359019.

Exeter Archaeology, 2003-2004, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey, Site No. 2829 (Archive - Survey). SDV351568.

Earthworks.
See description in East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey 10, Part 1; 11, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 40 - SDV101648.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV101648Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. A4 Unbound + Digital. 10, Part 1; 11, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 40.
SDV110178Migrated Record: APH.
SDV110179Migrated Record: APH.
SDV110181Aerial Photograph:
SDV110182Aerial Photograph:
SDV342938Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946 - 1949. Royal Air Force Aerial Photographs. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Digital). [Mapped feature: #94829 ]
SDV351568Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003-2004. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. Digital + Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 2829.
SDV358490Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 40.
SDV359019Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. Site No. 40.

Associated Monuments

MDV125512Related to: Pebble pavement on Aylesbeare Common (Monument)
MDV125513Related to: Pebble pavement on Aylesbeare Common (Monument)
MDV125510Related to: Platforms on Aylesbeare Common (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jul 27 2022 6:48PM