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| HER Number: | MDV65498 |
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| Name: | Roman Corn Drier at Orchard Way, Topsham |
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Summary
Evidence of a Roman corn drier excavated at Orchard Way in Topsham in 1998
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 963 884 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX98NE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Exeter |
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| District | Exeter |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | TOPSHAM |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX98NE/195
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- OVEN (II to IV - 200 AD to 400 AD (Between))
Full description
Dyer, M. J., 1999, Archaeological Observation and Recording of a Residential Development Between Peel Close and Orchard Way, Topsham (Report - Watching Brief). SDV22720.
A watching brief undertaken in 1999 during groundworks prior to residential development of the site between Peel Close and Orchard Way, Topsham revealed evidence of Roman occupation. A possible drying oven was revealed with a heavily burnt stone-lined channel or flue 1.5 metres long by 0.35 metres wide by 0.3 metres deep and an associated depression which cut through an earlier linear feature. Other Roman features excavated included a gully 0.75 metres wide by 0.2 metres deep, a ditch 0.65 metres wide by 0.3 metres deep and a linear feature with a flattened splayed profile. These features produced a variety of Roman artefacts including pottery, roof tiles and a copper alloy brooch.
Sage, A. + Allan, J., 2004, The Early Roman Military Defences, Late Roman Cemetery and Later Features at the Topsham School, Topsham, 36, Fig. 21 (Article in Serial). SDV322088.
The stoking pit and flue, probably a Roman corn drier, was similar in form and scale to the ovens in the Yarde's Field bakehouse. Other details: 24.
Dyer, M. J., 2006, Archaeological Monitoring and Recording during Gas Pipeline Replacement at Ashford Road, Topsham, 1 (Report - Watching Brief). SDV344047.
Probable 3rd - 4th century corn drier.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV22720 | Report - Watching Brief: Dyer, M. J.. 1999. Archaeological Observation and Recording of a Residential Development Between Peel Close and Orchard Way, Topsham. Exeter Archaeology Report. 99.83. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
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| SDV322088 | Article in Serial: Sage, A. + Allan, J.. 2004. The Early Roman Military Defences, Late Roman Cemetery and Later Features at the Topsham School, Topsham. Proceedings of the Devon Archaeological Society. 62. Paperback Volume. 36, Fig. 21. |
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| SDV344047 | Report - Watching Brief: Dyer, M. J.. 2006. Archaeological Monitoring and Recording during Gas Pipeline Replacement at Ashford Road, Topsham. Exeter Archaeology Report. 06.52. A4 Stapled + Digital. 1. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV65499 | Parent of: FINDSPOT in the Parish of Exeter (Find Spot) |
| MDV65500 | Parent of: FINDSPOT in the Parish of Exeter (Find Spot) |
| MDV65501 | Related to: Post Medieval Field Boundaries north of Orchard Way, Topsham (Monument) |
| MDV9946 | Related to: Roman Bakehouse, Topsham (Monument) |
| MDV67998 | Related to: Roman Military Site in Topsham (Monument) |
Associated Finds
- FDV363 - BROOCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- FDV362 - ROOF TILE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- FDV361 - SHERD (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Associated Events
- EDV1943 - Watching Brief between Orchard Way and High Street, Topsham
- EDV4578 - Watching Brief at Ashford Road, Topsham
| Date Last Edited: | Jan 11 2010 12:48PM |
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