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HER Number:MDV65512
Name:Southcott Shrunken Settlement, Weare Giffard

Summary

A possible shrunken settlement is suggested at Southcott.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 485 221
Map Sheet:SS42SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishWeare Giffard
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishWEARE GIFFARD

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Shrunken settlement and enclosure at Southcott

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS42SE/140

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • SHRUNKEN VILLAGE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Exeter Archaeology, 1999, Archaeological Assessment of SWW Rothernbridge to Brynsworthy Water Main: Stage 1 (Rothernbridge to Gammaton Moor), 7 (Report - Assessment). SDV449.

A possible shrunken settlement is suggested at Southcott. The 1947 aerial photographs show surface irregularities in a field to the east of Southcott Barton farm. Deeds of the farm from 1673 + 1705 mention eleven cottages one of which was occupied by Rrichard Warmington + the 1837 Tithe Map Apportionment names a field to the northeast of the farm as 'Warmington's Meadow'.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV449Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 1999. Archaeological Assessment of SWW Rothernbridge to Brynsworthy Water Main: Stage 1 (Rothernbridge to Gammaton Moor). Exeter Archaeology Report. 99.90. A4 Stapled + Digital. 7.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 21 2007 10:19AM