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| HER Number: | MDV54929 |
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| Name: | Clearance Cairns south of Three Horseshoes Farm, Southleigh |
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Summary
Two clearance cairns were recorded during an archaeological watching brief on a pipeline. The easternmost was excavated and found to comprise a low sub-rectangular pile of stones. It contained seven sherds of medieval pottery giving a provisional date of between 1250 and 1500.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SY 186 913 |
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| Map Sheet: | SY19SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Southleigh |
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| District | East Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | COLYTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SY19SE/157
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- CLEARANCE CAIRN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD (Between))
Full description
Reed, S. J. + Watts, M., 1994, Archaeological Recording of SWW Branscombe to Gatcombe Water Main, 2 (Report - Watching Brief). SDV342842.
A watching brief on a pipeline construction recorded the remains of two clearance cairns. The easternmost was excavated and found to comprise a sub-rectangular low pile of stones circa 2 metres square, located 9 metres from the hedgebank. It was made up of medium to large stones, with large non-flint stones around its edges and smaller flints in the centre. It contained seven sherds of medieval pottery (jugs), giving a provisional date of between 1250 and 1500. No archaeological deposits were located beneath it. The other cairn, 15 metres to the west, was similar and not recorded
Exeter Archaeology, 2003-2004, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey, 422 (Archive - Survey). SDV351568.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV342842 | Report - Watching Brief: Reed, S. J. + Watts, M.. 1994. Archaeological Recording of SWW Branscombe to Gatcombe Water Main. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. 94.42. A4 Stapled + Digital. 2. [Mapped feature: #34703 ] |
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| SDV351568 | Archive - 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. 422. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Jul 19 2018 3:14PM |
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