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HER Number:MDV55975
Name:Peat Deposit, Exminster Marshes

Summary

Deep peat deposit excavated in 1826 to the west of the River Exe

Location

Grid Reference:SX 962 879
Map Sheet:SX98NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishExminster
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishEXMINSTER

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX98NE/142

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ORGANIC DEPOSIT (Unknown date)

Full description

Collings, A. G., 1995, Archaeological Assessment of RSPB Reserves at Exminster Marshes and Bowling Green March, Topsham, 3 (Report - Assessment). SDV298230.

Reference in 1826 to existence of peat beds in this vicinity. Railway engineers estimated it to be some 7 feet deep.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV298230Report - Assessment: Collings, A. G.. 1995. Archaeological Assessment of RSPB Reserves at Exminster Marshes and Bowling Green March, Topsham. Exeter Archaeology Report. 95.34. A4 Stapled + Digital. 3.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jan 18 2010 10:00AM