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Archaeological monitoring on the Topsham to Exminster pipeline, Devon |
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Exeter Archaeology unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
An archaeological watching brief was maintained during groundworks associated with a replacement water main between Topsham (SX 9542 8924) and Exminster (SX 9401 8849), Devon. Advance Geophysical survey took place. No archaeological features or deposits were reported on the southern side of the river Exe. This was based on observations from both the trenching, and visual examination of the spoil heaps and exposed natural subsoil. The evidence for archaeological activity recorded on the north side of the river resulted from observations made during the topsoil stripping for the easement corridor. The exposed remains were those of a brick making venture probably, although not definitely, associated with the construction of the walled garden of the nearby Newport House. Newport House was built in 1798 and demolished in the late 20th century although much of the circuit of its walled garden still stands to full height (over 3m) and it is clear that significant numbers of bricks would have been required for its construction. |
Author: |
Marc F R Steinmetzer
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Publisher: |
Exeter Archaeology
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Devon Historic Environment Record (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2010
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SWW Topsham to Exminster |
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EXETER |
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Exeter |
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Devon |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 295420, 89240 (Easting, Northing)
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Grid Reference: 294010, 88490 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
exeterar1-66526 |
OBIB: |
10.71 |
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Summary report
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Created Date: |
24 Nov 2016 |