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| HER Number: | MDV70378 |
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| Name: | Area of Pits and Trenches on Bicton Common |
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Summary
A number of small pits and trenches were observed on the north edge of Bicton Common during fieldwork. Probably date to World War Two or perhaps later.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SY 039 861 |
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| Map Sheet: | SY08NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Bicton |
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| District | East Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BICTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SY08NW/61/3
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- MILITARY EARTHWORKS (World War II to XXI - 1939 AD to 2100 AD (Between))
Full description
Exeter Archaeology, 1999, Archaeological Assessment of Thorn Tree Plantation, near Blackhill Quarry, Woodbury, 5 (Report - Assessment). SDV336320.
East Budleigh Common, and to a lesser extent Bicton Common, were occupied by the army during World War II. Surviving remains include hut platforms, gullies and a rifle range. Other details: Site 15.
Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, 10, Part 1; 40, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 138 (Report - Survey). SDV101648.
On south facing hillslope on north edge Bicton Common area number of small pits/trenches, typically circa 1 metre –1.5 metres across by circa 0.5 metre deep, of probable World War Two and perhaps later date. Examples at grid reference SY 0433085957 (possibly recent, or reused)- 1.5 metres by 1 metre by 0.7 metre deep; grid reference SY 03714 86046- 2 metres by 0.5 metre by 0.5 metre deep; grid reference SY 03874 86209- 2 metres by 1 metre by 1 metre maximum depth.
Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 138 (Archive - Survey). SDV358490.
Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 138 (Report - Survey). SDV359019.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV101648 | Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. A4 Unbound + Digital. 10, Part 1; 40, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 138. |
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| SDV336320 | Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 1999. Archaeological Assessment of Thorn Tree Plantation, near Blackhill Quarry, Woodbury. Exeter Archaeology Report. 99.71. A4 Stapled + Digital. 5. [Mapped feature: #45949 ] |
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| SDV358490 | Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 138. |
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| SDV359019 | Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. Site No. 138. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV15101 | Related to: Dalditch Camp. World War Two Army Training Camp, Infantry Training Centre (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4422 - Archaeological Assessment of Thorn Tree Plantation near Blackhill Quarry, Woodbury
| Date Last Edited: | Aug 22 2016 2:44PM |
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