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| HER Number: | MDV56312 |
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| Name: | Gulleys at Milber Down Small Camp |
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Summary
Possible pre-enclosure phase of occupation at Milber Down Small Camp. Gully features were recorded during excavations at Milber Abbatoir in 1993 and a sandy-clay loam layer, identified as a possible cultivation soil, which contained iron age pottery. This layer was subsequently cut by the later enclosure ditches.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 886 696 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX86NE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Coffinswell |
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| District | Teignbridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | COFFINSWELL |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX86NE/2/2
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- GULLY (Iron Age - 700 BC to 42 AD (Between))
Full description
Watts, M. A., 1993, An Evaluation of the Archaeological Resource at Milber Abattoir, Milber Down (Report - Evaluation). SDV346744.
The results of excavations at Milber Abbatoir in 1993 suggest a pre-enclosure phase of occuplation. Gully features were recorded and a sandy-clay loam layer, identified as a possible cultivation soil, which contained iron age pottery. This layer was subsequently cut by the later enclosure ditches.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV346744 | Report - Evaluation: Watts, M. A.. 1993. An Evaluation of the Archaeological Resource at Milber Abattoir, Milber Down. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. 93.60. Digital + A4. [Mapped feature: #95533 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV8649 | Related to: Milber Down Hillfort, Combeinteignhead (Monument) |
| MDV8653 | Related to: Milber Down Southern Camp (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Sep 8 2020 1:38PM |
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