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HER Number:MDV69891
Name:Gravel Pit, Nunford, Colyton

Summary

Old gravel pit shown on 19th century map.

Location

Grid Reference:SY 259 943
Map Sheet:SY29SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishColyton
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishCOLYTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SY29SE/278

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 'Old Gravel Pit' shown on 19th century map as a semi-oval feature on the east side of the field boundary.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003-2004, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey, Site No. 1175 (Archive - Survey). SDV351568.

'Old Gravel Pit' shown and marked on Ordnance Survey 1891 map. Not shown on modern map.
Ordnance Survey 1891 1:10560 map (Sheet 71 SE).


Wessex Archaeology, 2007, Historic Environment Audit of Devon County Farms. Pilot Project. Results of Nunford Dairy, Colyton, 4, 11 (Report - Assessment). SDV338538.

Site of gravel pit is now a well-defined bowl shape divided in two by fence line. Other details: No 1136.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV338538Report - Assessment: Wessex Archaeology. 2007. Historic Environment Audit of Devon County Farms. Pilot Project. Results of Nunford Dairy, Colyton. Wessex Archaeology Report. 64350.13. A4 Stapled + Digital. 4, 11.
SDV351568Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003-2004. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. Digital + Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 1175.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4199 - Devon County Farms Historic Environment Audit (Pilot Project)

Date Last Edited:Sep 14 2016 1:56PM