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HER Number:MDV71204
Name:PIT in the Parish of Axminster

Summary

Two pits & a gully were exposed during pipeline excavation in 2003 to the west of Wyke Lane which produced fragments Roman pottery & roof tiles

Location

Grid Reference:SY 295 974
Map Sheet:SY29NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishAxminster
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishAXMINSTER

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • PIT (Roman to Post Medieval - 43 AD to 1750 AD)

Full description

Dyer, M. J. + Whiteaway, T. E., 2003, Archaeological Recording During Gas Main Replacement Works, Woodbury Lane, Axminster, Devon, 10-11,Figs 2-3 (Report - Watching Brief). SDV320799.

Several features were exposed during pipline excavation in 2003 to the west of Wyke Lane. One shallow pit 0.3m deep contained fragments of coal & was regarded as a post medieval or modern feature. Another pit to the southwest was 1m wide x 0.2m deep & contained a fragment of, probably residual, Roman tile. This pit cut into a possible linear feature aligned northwest to southeast & 0.12m deep which produced fragments of Roman pottery & roof tiles.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV320799Report - Watching Brief: Dyer, M. J. + Whiteaway, T. E.. 2003. Archaeological Recording During Gas Main Replacement Works, Woodbury Lane, Axminster, Devon. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.38. A4 Stapled + Digital. 10-11,Figs 2-3.

Associated Monuments

MDV42536Related to: Roman Settlement at Woodbury Farm, Axminster (Monument)

Associated Finds

  • FDV182 - POT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
  • FDV183 - TILE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)

Associated Events

  • EDV974 - Archaeological recording during gas main replacement works, Woodbury Lane, Axminster

Date Last Edited:Dec 13 2024 1:49PM