Steinmetzer, M. F R. (2014). Archaeological monitoring and recording at Southmeads, Lettaford, Devon. Oakford Archaeology: Oakford Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1030047. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Archaeological monitoring and recording at Southmeads, Lettaford, Devon
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Abstract:		 An archaeological watching brief was undertaken by Oakford Archaeology between February and March 2014 during building work at Southmeads, Lettaford. The site lies in the western edge of the hamlet. The house is a grade II listed building and is essentially an early 16th century longhouse with later 16th-17th century modifications, 18th-19th century outshuts and 20th century extensions. A watching brief was maintained during works associated with the removal of existing concrete floor surfaces. The initial ground reduction for the new flooring extended to a depth of 0.35-0.4m. Results: The removal of concrete floors exposed elements of an earlier surface in the shippon. A further area of earlier flooring survived in the hall fireplace. The surface in the shippon consisted of small to large size worn granite rubble on a bed of sand that overlay the natural subsoil. Although there is no evidence of a central drainage channel the rough nature of the surface would suggest an agricultural use. The floor is probably part of an earlier arrangement, prior to the shippon being converted to domestic use in the 20th century. Following the removal of the concrete floor in the hall five large granite slabs were uncovered inside and immediately in front of the fireplace. These formed part of an earlier arrangement; although part of the fireplace floor had been patched up with 20 early 19th century bricks. No evidence of earlier flooring survived in the cross-passage, parlour and former bathroom due to modern truncation associated with the insertion of concrete floors. No other features, deposits or dating evidence were uncovered following the removal of the modern concrete floors.
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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)
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Year of Publication:		 2014
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Site: Southmeads
County: Devon
District: Teignbridge
Parish: NORTH BOVEY
Country: England
Grid Reference: 270160, 84040 (Easting, Northing)
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POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) FLOOR (Monument Type England)
WATCHING BRIEF (Event)
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Created Date:		 01 Feb 2018