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| HER Number: | MDV44341 |
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| Name: | Enclosure west of Grattons Farm, Totnes |
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Summary
Aerial photographs show anomalous cropmarks suggesting an early embankment.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 804 622 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX86SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Littlehempston |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | UNKNOWN |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | LITTLEHEMPSTON |
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Protected Status
- SHINE: Prehistoric curvilinear enclosure south east of Grattons Farm
- SHINE: Prehistoric curvilinear enclosure south east of Grattons Farm
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX86SW/232
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- ENCLOSURE (Prehistoric - 698000 BC to 42 AD)
Full description
Bellchambers, J., 1992, Correspondence (Correspondence). SDV350719.
Dated 14/09/1992. Field boundaries indicate a hilltop enclosure. The field systems are named "Stonehill" on the Tithe apportionment. Aerial photographs show anomalous cropmarks suggesting an early embankment. The northern enclosure is called Berry Field. Drawing. Map object also based on this source.
Weddell, P. J. + Turton, S. D., 1993, Archaeological Assessment of SWW Littlehempston to Roundaways Water Main (Report - Assessment). SDV340219.
The name may derive from the presence of natural limestone outcrops in this area.
Exeter Archaeology, 1997, SWWSL Environmental Review Archaeological Survey Report Littlehempston WTW, 3 (Report - Survey). SDV347333.
The name may derive from the presence of natural limestone outcrops in this area.
Bluesky, 2006 - 2007, Bluesky aerial photographs 2006 - 2007 (Aerial Photograph). SDV341189.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV340219 | Report - Assessment: Weddell, P. J. + Turton, S. D.. 1993. Archaeological Assessment of SWW Littlehempston to Roundaways Water Main. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. 93.05. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
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| SDV341189 | Aerial Photograph: Bluesky. 2006 - 2007. Bluesky aerial photographs 2006 - 2007. Bluesky. Photograph (Digital). [Mapped feature: #92158 ] |
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| SDV347333 | Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 1997. SWWSL Environmental Review Archaeological Survey Report Littlehempston WTW. Exeter Archaeology Report. 97.59. A4 Stapled + Digital. 3. |
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| SDV350719 | Correspondence: Bellchambers, J.. 1992. Correspondence. Letters. Letter. |
Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Nov 27 2023 10:47AM |
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