Steinmetzer, M. F R. (2012). Archaeological evaluation and historical building recording at Moorshead, Deancombe, Devon. Oakford Archaeology: Oakford Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1016400. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Archaeological evaluation and historical building recording at Moorshead, Deancombe, Devon
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Series:		 Oakford Archaeology unpublished report series
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Publication Type:		 Report (in Series)
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Abstract:		 An archaeological trench evaluation and historic building recording was undertaken by Oakford Archaeology in March 2012 in advance of development at Moorshead, Deancombe, Devon (SX 7129 6340). The site is part of a Dartmoor longhouse, probably built during the middle of the 15th century, and fallen into ruin during the 20th century. The work was required under a condition attached to the grant of planning permission (ref. 0135/11). Prior to commencing works the south-west elevation of the longhouse was drawn. Unfortunately this had been re-pointed in anticipation of the works. Little information could be gathered from this, other than that the south-east corner of the building had been partly re-built to support the roof over the garage. The evaluation comprised the excavation of a single E-W aligned trench, measuring 3.6m by 1 m, and 0.35m deep. Trench 1 was archaeologically sterile. The area had previously been reduced and infilled with concrete rubble and soil (101), thereby removing any potential archaeological remains. The evaluation has demonstrated that the area of the proposed development is archaeologically sterile. No features or deposits were found to indicate archaeological activity within the trench. The area had been reduced by the previous owners sometime in the 1980's. The lack of pottery and lithics from the site, despite examination of spoil heaps, further indicates that the potential for significant archaeological survival is low. As a result, it was agreed with the DNPA Archaeologist that no further archaeological site work was necessary.
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Author:		 Marc F R Steinmetzer ORCID icon
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Publisher:		 Oakford Archaeology
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Dartmoor HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2012
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Site: Moorshead
Parish: DEAN PRIOR
District: South Hams
County: Devon
Country: England
Grid Reference: 271290, 63400 (Easting, Northing)
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UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods) NONE (Find)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) BUILDING (Monument Type England)
20th Century (Auto Detected Temporal)
EXCAVATION (Event)
15th Century (Auto Detected Temporal)
FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT) (Event)
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OASIS Id: oakforda1-122153
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Created Date:		 25 Nov 2016