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HER Number:MDV65656
Name:Flints from Meteorological Office Site

Summary

Prehistoric worked flints recovered in 2003 from Meteorological Office site

Location

Grid Reference:SX 960 928
Map Sheet:SX99SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishExeter
DistrictExeter
Ecclesiastical ParishHEAVITREE

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX99SE/278

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FINDSPOT (Prehistoric - 698000 BC to 42 AD (Between))

Full description

Exeter Archaeology, 2001, Archaeological Assessment of Proposed Meteorological Office Site, Hill Barton Farm, Exeter, 7 (Report - Assessment). SDV25248.

A geophysical survey undertaken in 2000 prior to development revealed several anomolies including a possible pit form and a circular feature.


Woodgate, R. K. W., 2003, Archaeological Recording of the Met Office Site, Hill Barton Farm, Exeter, 7 (Report - Watching Brief). SDV25251.

Several pieces of worked flint were recovered from the site.


Exeter Archaeology, 2005, Archaeological Assessment of Land at Redhayes, Sowton, Exeter, 7 (Report - Assessment). SDV338701.


Bryant, A., 2007, East of Exeter Major Scheme Bid M5 Junction 29 and Old A30, Exeter, Devon: Historic Environment Desk-based Assessment, 8 (Report - Assessment). SDV345164.

Other details: Appendix 1, site 1.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV25248Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2001. Archaeological Assessment of Proposed Meteorological Office Site, Hill Barton Farm, Exeter. Exeter Archaeology Report. 01.01. A4 Stapled + Digital. 7.
SDV25251Report - Watching Brief: Woodgate, R. K. W.. 2003. Archaeological Recording of the Met Office Site, Hill Barton Farm, Exeter. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.28. A4 Stapled + Digital. 7.
SDV338701Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2005. Archaeological Assessment of Land at Redhayes, Sowton, Exeter. Exeter Archaeology Report. 05.02. A4 Stapled + Digital. 7.
SDV345164Report - Assessment: Bryant, A.. 2007. East of Exeter Major Scheme Bid M5 Junction 29 and Old A30, Exeter, Devon: Historic Environment Desk-based Assessment. Wessex Archaeology Report. 63771.01. A4 Stapled + Digital. 8.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds

  • FDV4674 - FLINT (Lower Palaeolithic to Unknown - 698000 BC)
  • FDV1017 - TOOL (Prehistoric - 698000 BC to 42 AD)

Associated Events

  • EDV4246 - Land at Redhayes, Sowton, Exeter
  • EDV4887 - Assessment Two Areas of Highway to the East of Exeter

Date Last Edited:Mar 19 2014 11:20AM