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HER Number:MDV70390
Name:Bank South of Uphams Plantation

Summary

Bank runs north-south down hillslope to south of Uphams Plantation and may continue southward on opposite valley slope.

Location

Grid Reference:SY 042 862
Map Sheet:SY08NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBicton
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishBICTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SY08NW/201

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BANK (EARTHWORK) (Unknown date)

Full description

Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, 45, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 154 (Report - Survey). SDV101648.

Bank runs north-south down hillslope to south of Uphams Plantation and may continue southward on opposite valley slope. Bank 1.5 metres wide by 0.3 metre high, with 0.5 metre wide ditch to either side. Probable former field boundary. Not shown on Ordnance Survey 1891 1:10560 map (Sheet 93NE) or Bicton Tithe Map (circa 1844).


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 154 (Archive - Survey). SDV358490.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 154 (Report - Survey). SDV359019.


Exeter Archaeology, 2007, East Devon Access Land Archaeological Survey 2007, 48, Site No. H154 (Archive - Survey). SDV351571.

Bank runs north-south down hillslope to south of Uphams Plantation and may continue southward on opposite valley slope. Bank 1.5 metres wide by 0.3 metre high, with 0.5 metre wide ditch to either side. Probable former field boundary. Not shown on Ordnance Survey 1891 1:10560 map or Bicton Tithe map.

Under little threat from foot traffic. Could include in general interpretation regarding former land use/enclosure.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV101648Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. A4 Unbound + Digital. 45, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 154. [Mapped feature: #45959 ]
SDV351571Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2007. East Devon Access Land Archaeological Survey 2007. East Devon Access Land Archaeological Survey 2007. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. 48, Site No. H154.
SDV358490Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 154.
SDV359019Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. Site No. 154.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Oct 23 2015 3:31PM