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Land at 27 North Street, Braunton, North Devon, Devon Results of Archaeological Monitoring and Recording |
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South West Archaeology Ltd. unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
South West Archaeology Ltd. (SWARCH) was commissioned to undertake archaeological monitoring on Land at 27 North Street, Braunton, Devon in advance of future proposed development of the site. The monitoring was carried out to ensure that an appropriate record is made of any archaeological evidence that may be affected by the development and to mitigate these impacts. The site is situated on the edge of the historic core of the settlement of Braunton on a plateau below the summit of a south-east facing hillside to the west of the River Caen, a tributary of the Taw, at an altitude of c.20m AOD. A total of 23 features were identified, including: 7 ditches, 10 pits, 2 surfaces and 4 walls; relating to the development and history of the site. Many of the features are undated, though the presence of flint suggests that some may date back to prehistory. Several, however, are likely to relate to the medieval or later use of the site. By the post-medieval period the division between orchard and garden at the west end of the plot identified on historic mapping is present, whilst the evolution of the yard buildings is reflected by the remains of a cob-built structure in the present yard area. |
Author: |
P Webb
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Publisher: |
South West Archaeology Ltd.
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Devon Historic Environment Record (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2016
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27 North Street |
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Devon |
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North Devon |
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BRAUNTON |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 248500, 136800 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
southwes1-267119 |
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161124 |
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Created Date: |
18 Aug 2017 |