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Archaeological monitoring and recording on land adjacent to Slade House Farm, Branscombe, Devon. |
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Oakford Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
An archaeological evaluation was undertaken by Oakford Archaeology on land at Slade House Farm, Branscombe, Devon, during March 2015. The work comprised the excavation of 6 trenches totalling 88m in length, with each trench 1.6m wide. No archaeological features were found in the immediate area. Excavation revealed the remains of two tree-throws, while a series of modern made ground deposits, in part overlying the original ground surface, were recorded across the central area of the site. Evidence for earlier activity was restricted to 23 flints recovered from the topsoil. In addition, an archaeological watching brief was undertaken by Oakford Archaeology (OA) between August 2015 and May 2016 on works associated with the construction of the new restaurant and water main. No deposits, features or dating evidence indicative of archaeological activity was found. The lack of pottery and other artefacts from the trenches, despite examination of spoil heaps, further indicates that these areas are archaeologically sterile. |
Author: |
Marc F R Steinmetzer
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Publisher: |
Oakford 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: |
2017
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Slade House Farm |
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Devon |
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East Devon |
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SIDMOUTH |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 316020, 89270 (Easting, Northing)
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oakforda1-208897 |
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Created Date: |
18 Aug 2017 |