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HER Number:MDV80852
Name:Pot Sherds from 29 Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey

Summary

The recovery of local 19th/20th century pottery wasters and kiln material during the monitoring of groundworks for a new dwelling reflects the proximity of the site to the known pottery works.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 813 772
Map Sheet:SX87NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBovey Tracey
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishBOVEY TRACEY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FINDSPOT (XIX to XX - 1801 AD to 2000 AD (Between))

Full description

Bell, J., 2008, Archaeological Monitoring and Recording at 29 Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey (Report - Watching Brief). SDV344575.

Local pottery sherds, pottery wasters and kiln furniture of 19th/20th century date were recovered during archaeological monitoring of groundworks for the construction of a new dwelling. The presence of such material reflects the proximity of the site to that of the known pottery works. No evidence for this activity being carried out on the site was found and no other features of archaeological significance were observed.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV344575Report - Watching Brief: Bell, J.. 2008. Archaeological Monitoring and Recording at 29 Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey. Exeter Archaeology Report. EA6488. A4 Single Sheet + Digital.

Associated Monuments

MDV8963Related to: Bovey Tracey Potteries (Monument)

Associated Finds

  • FDV5127 - POT (XIX to Unknown - 1801 AD)

Associated Events

  • EDV4689 - Archaeological Monitoring and Recording at 29 Pottery Road, bovey Tracey

Date Last Edited:Mar 22 2012 12:00AM