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Summary

Two possible fishtraps of potential medieval to post-medieval date are visible as flattened linear structures on digital images derived from aerial photographs taken between 1999-2000 and 2012, within the muds of the Exe Estuary.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• FISH TRAP (Early Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

GetMapping, 1999 - 2000, Millennium Map 1999-2000 Getmapping (Aerial Photograph). SDV321648.

Two possible fishtraps are visible as flattened linear structures. Map object based on this source

Channel Coast Observatory, 2001-2012, Channel Coast Observatory Aerial Photography, Channel Coastal Observatory SX9884 17-SEP-2012 (Aerial Photograph). SDV351226.

A single structure of a possible former fishtrap remains visible. Map object based on this source.

Hegarty, C. + Knight, S. + Sims, R., 2013-2014, South Devon Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey National Mapping Programme Project (Interpretation). SDV351146.

Two possible fishtraps of potential medieval to post-medieval date are visible as flattened linear structures on digital images derived from aerial photographs taken between 1999-2000 and 2012, within the muds of the Exe Estuary. The two adjacent structures measure approximately 31m and 42m in length, are similarly northwest to southeast aligned and both bow out towards the northeast. The possible fishtrap structures, which are only exposed at Mean Low Water, were not visible on other aerial photographs or digital images made available to the survey. Additional elements of these former structures may still survive within the estuarine muds.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV321648	Aerial Photograph: GetMapping. 1999 - 2000. Millennium Map 1999-2000 Getmapping. Millennium Map. Photograph (Digital).
SDV351146	Interpretation: Hegarty, C. + Knight, S. + Sims, R.. 2013-2014. South Devon Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey National Mapping Programme Project. AC Archaeology Report. Digital.
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SDV351226	Aerial Photograph: Channel Coast Observatory. 2001-2012. Channel Coast Observatory Aerial Photography. Channel Coast Observatory. Digital. Channel Coastal Observatory SX9884 17-SEP-2012.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV6127 - Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey National Mapping Programme (NMP) for South-West England - South Coast Devon (Ref: ACD618)

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