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HER Number:MDV69691
Name:Former Gravel Pit, Harpford Common

Summary

Former gravel pit on the southern edge of Harpford Common, shown on late 19th century Ordnance Survey map.

Location

Grid Reference:SY 068 899
Map Sheet:SY08NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishNewton Poppleford and Harpford
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishHARPFORD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SY08NE/207

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • GRAVEL PIT (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

Site of a small 'Old Gravel Pit' shown on Ordnance Survey 25 inch (1880s) map.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, 66, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 248 (Report - Survey). SDV101648.

‘Old Gravel Pit’ is marked on the southern edge of the common on the Ordnance Survey 1890 1:10560 map. Feature not located during field survey. Much of this area is under dense gorse.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 248 (Archive - Survey). SDV358490.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 248 (Report - Survey). SDV359019.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV101648Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. A4 Unbound + Digital. 66, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 248.
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #99133 ]
SDV358490Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 248.
SDV359019Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. Site No. 248.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Nov 20 2015 4:46PM