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Summary

Seven struck flints were recovered from the topsoil during the excavation of three trenches by exeter archaeology in 2003 within the scheduled area for the roman marching camp. The assemblage consisted of two probable scrapers & five waste flakes & indicates prehistoric activity in the area (whiteaway).

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Two Roman forts (two Roman fortlets are located in northwest corner of northern fort) and two marching camps, Roman building, Roman roads, enclosures, prehistoric ring ditches, undated linears and Bathe Pool south of North Tawton

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SS60SE/159/1
• SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• ARTEFACT SCATTER (Prehistoric - 698000 BC to 42 AD (Between))

Full description

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV262476.

Whiteaway, t. E.(exeter archaeology)/archaeological evaluation of proposed site of lorry park & storm water storage pond at the barton, north tawton/(2003)3-4+fig 2/(ea report 03.60).

Whiteaway, T., Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV34302.

Seven struck flints were recovered from the topsoil during the excavation of three trenches by exeter archaeology in 2003 within the scheduled area for the roman marching camp. The assemblage consisted of two probable scrapers & five waste flakes & indicates prehistoric activity in the area (whiteaway).

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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