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| HER Number: | MDV65601 |
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| Name: | Higher Sherford Farmstead |
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Summary
Possible site of the medieval farmstead of 'Slo' mentioned in 1327 at Higher Sherford farm
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 547 542 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX55SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Brixton |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BRIXTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX55SW/166
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FARMSTEAD (XIV - 1301 AD to 1400 AD (Between))
Full description
Gover, J. E. B. + Mawer, A. + Stenton, F. M., 1931, The Place-Names of Devon: Part One (Monograph). SDV1312.
'Slew' was mentioned as 'Slo' in 1327.
Exeter Archaeology, 2000, Archaeological Assessment of a Proposed New Settlement Site, Brixton, South Hams, 3,13 (Report - Assessment). SDV324147.
Best, J., 2006, Archaeological Fieldwalking and Trial Trenching for the Proposed Sherford New Community Development, 1 (Report - Excavation). SDV340475.
Slew Farm dates from the medieval period.
Smalley, R. A. J., 2006, Land near Plymouth, 8 (Report - Geophysical Survey). SDV340487.
The geophysical survey to the north and west of Higher Sherford farm revealed signs of former agricultural activity. There was evidence of ridge and furrow as well as former field boundaries. Other details: Sites 9, 11-14.
Scott Wilson, 2006, Sherford New Community: Environmental Statement, Table 9.1.3 (Report - Assessment). SDV340472.
Higher Sherford medieval estate of 'Slo'. Other details: Site 16.
Jack, S. + Steadman, S., 2007, Sherford New Community: Environmental Statement - Cultural Heritage, Table 9.6 Figure 9.2 (Report - Assessment). SDV340474.
Other details: Site 16.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV1312 | Monograph: Gover, J. E. B. + Mawer, A. + Stenton, F. M.. 1931. The Place-Names of Devon: Part One. The Place-Names of Devon: Part One. VIII. A5 Hardback. |
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| SDV324147 | Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2000. Archaeological Assessment of a Proposed New Settlement Site, Brixton, South Hams. Exeter Archaeology Report. 00.69. A4 Stapled + Digital. 3,13. |
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| SDV340472 | Report - Assessment: Scott Wilson. 2006. Sherford New Community: Environmental Statement. Scott Wilson Report. D108531. A4 Stapled + Digital. Table 9.1.3. |
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| SDV340474 | Report - Assessment: Jack, S. + Steadman, S.. 2007. Sherford New Community: Environmental Statement - Cultural Heritage. Scott Wilson Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. Table 9.6 Figure 9.2. |
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| SDV340475 | Report - Excavation: Best, J.. 2006. Archaeological Fieldwalking and Trial Trenching for the Proposed Sherford New Community Development. Exeter Archaeology Report. 06.44. A4 Stapled + Digital. 1. |
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| SDV340487 | Report - Geophysical Survey: Smalley, R. A. J.. 2006. Land near Plymouth. Stratascan Report. J2121. A4 Stapled + Digital. 8. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4380 - Assessment for Sherford New Community
- EDV4381 - Geophysical Survey for Sherford New Community
| Date Last Edited: | Sep 30 2019 10:57AM |
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