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Summary

A field system derived from strip fields of medieval date was depicted on 19th century maps, to east of Kingsteignton village. Although some boundaries may survive as property boundaries, the strip fields have largely been removed by 20th century housing development.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX87SE/45

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• STRIP FIELD (Early Medieval to XX - 1066 AD to 1999 AD (Between))

Full description

South West Heritage Trust, 1838-1848, Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments (Cartographic). SDV359954.

Strip field boundaries are depicted.

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

Strip fields visible on 1880s-1890s 25 inch Ordnance Survey map to both sides of the lane between Longford Corss and Ware Cross.

Royal Air Force, 1946, RAF/106G/UK/1412, RAF/106G/UK/1412 RP 3003-3004 13-APR-1946 (Aerial Photograph). SDV352504.

A field system derived from strip fields of medieval date was visible.

Harris, R., 1977, King's Teignton, 7 (Monograph). SDV284175.

Vestiges of extensive strip field system to east of Kingsteignton village.

Nowell, J., 2012, Penns Mount, Kingsteignton, Devon: Archaeological Desk Based Assessment, 10, 12 (Report - Assessment). SDV351968.

Probably medieval, but may have earlier medieval origins.

Hegarty, C., Knight, S. and Sims, R., 2018-2019, The South Devon Coast to Dartmoor Aerial Investigation and Mapping Survey. Area 1, Haldon Ridge to Dart Valley (Interpretation). SDV361305.

A field system derived from strip fields of medieval date was depicted on 19th century maps, extending over an area of approximately 26ha to east of Kingsteignton village. Although some boundaries may survive as property boundaries, the strip fields have largely been removed by 20th century housing development. The strip field boundaries have not been transcribed as part of the survey.

Ordnance Survey, 2019, MasterMap 2019 (Cartographic). SDV362729.

The strip field system has been largely levelled by housing.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV284175	Monograph: Harris, R.. 1977. King's Teignton. King's Teignton. Unknown. 7.
SDV336179	Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #109555 ]
SDV351968	Report - Assessment: Nowell, J.. 2012. Penns Mount, Kingsteignton, Devon: Archaeological Desk Based Assessment. CgMs Consulting Report. 13961. A4 Stapled + Digital. 10, 12.
SDV352504	Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946. RAF/106G/UK/1412. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). RAF/106G/UK/1412 RP 3003-3004 13-APR-1946.
SDV359954	Cartographic: South West Heritage Trust. 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments. Tithe Map and Apportionment. Digital.
SDV361305	Interpretation: Hegarty, C., Knight, S. and Sims, R.. 2018-2019. The South Devon Coast to Dartmoor Aerial Investigation and Mapping Survey. Area 1, Haldon Ridge to Dart Valley. Historic England Research Report. Digital.
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SDV362729	Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2019. MasterMap 2019. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV7515 - The South Devon Coast to Dartmoor Aerial Investigation and Mapping (formerly NMP) Survey (Ref: ACD1748)

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