See important
guidance on the use of this record.
If you have any comments or new information about this record, please email us.
| HER Number: | MDV54089 |
|---|
| Name: | Cropmarks at Fordton |
|---|
Summary
Rectilinear area of linear cropmarks to the west of the road at Fordton
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 839 991 |
|---|
| Map Sheet: | SX89NW |
|---|
| Admin Area | Devon |
|---|
| Civil Parish | Crediton |
|---|
| District | Mid Devon |
|---|
| Ecclesiastical Parish | CREDITON |
|---|
Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX89NW/91
Monument Type(s) and Dates
Full description
NMR, SX8399 1-4 (National Monuments Record Database). SDV337743.
Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, SX89NW 12 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV337742.
Robinson, R., 1987 - 2000, Devon Post-Reconnaissance Fieldwork Project (Un-published). SDV342165.
Site lies in level valley field. Area slightly bumpy but nothing to indicate the grid layout of the marks. Owner has no explanation. Other details: Photograph Z15.
Griffith, F. M., 1989, DAP/NN, 5-7 (Aerial Photograph). SDV337738.
Area of about 80 meters x 50 meters with grid-like cropmarks showing as paler lines in the grass.
Griffith, F. M., 1989, DAP/OI, 8 (Aerial Photograph). SDV337744.
Miller, A., 1996, Untitled Source (Interpretation). SDV338628.
Visited 21st February 1996.
Griffith, F. M., 2000, Untitled Source (Personal Comment). SDV337741.
The parchmarks suggest the possibility that these marks represent buried wall lines, and this is potentially an important site. The marks have not been seen between 1989 and 2000.
Morton, R., 2006, Land south of Exeter Road, Crediton: Archaeological desk-based assessment and archaeological recording (Report - Assessment). SDV337718.
Undated cropmarks (Site 15) at Fordton may represent the buried remains of a postmedieval building.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV337718 | Report - Assessment: Morton, R.. 2006. Land south of Exeter Road, Crediton: Archaeological desk-based assessment and archaeological recording. Cotswold Archeological Trust Report. 06100. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
| |
| | |
| SDV337738 | Aerial Photograph: Griffith, F. M.. 1989. DAP/NN. Devon Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). 5-7. |
| |
| | |
| SDV337741 | Personal Comment: Griffith, F. M.. 2000. |
| SDV337742 | Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. SX89NW 12. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index. |
| |
| | |
| SDV337743 | National Monuments Record Database: NMR. SX8399 1-4. NMR Index. Card Index. |
| |
| | |
| SDV337744 | Aerial Photograph: Griffith, F. M.. 1989. DAP/OI. Devon Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). 8. |
| |
| | |
| SDV338628 | Interpretation: Miller, A.. 1996. RCHME Aerial Photograph Primary Recording Project. Digital. |
| |
| | |
| SDV342165 | Un-published: Robinson, R.. 1987 - 2000. Devon Post-Reconnaissance Fieldwork Project. Devon Post-Reconnaissance Fieldwork Project. A4 Unbound. |
| |
| | |
Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4151 - Site of Proposed Tesco Store at Crediton
| Date Last Edited: | Nov 11 2013 10:31AM |
|---|
Search results generated by the HBSMR Gateway from exeGesIS SDM Ltd.