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Summary

Small flint flake recovered from top soil during archaeological monitoring and recording of groundworks for the creation of a storm water pond.

Location

Protected Status

• Scheduled Monument 1021151: Roman forts, marching camps and associated monuments
• 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

• SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• FINDSPOT (Prehistoric - 698000 BC to 42 AD (Between))

Full description

Exeter Archaeology, 2005, Archaeological Recording on the Site of a Storm Water Storage Pond, The Barton, North Tawton, Devon, 2 (Report - Watching Brief). SDV337563.

Small, struck flint flake recovered from topsoil during archaeological monitoring and recording of groundworks for the creation of a storm water pond. The flint adds to similar finds during previous archaeological investigations, contributing to evidence of prehistoric activity in the area. Other artefacts recovered from the top soil include a large fragment of tile, a small piece of china and a lead musket ball. No features of archaeological significance were recorded during the groundworks.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds

• FDV2371 - FLAKE (Lower Palaeolithic to Unknown - 698000 BC)

Associated Events

• EDV4129 - Archaeological Recording on the Site of a Storm Water Storage Pond, The Barton, North Tawton, Devon

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