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LAND OFF BELLS CLOSE, CHAWLEIGH, MID DEVON, DEVON RESULTS OF A GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY |
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South West Archaeology Ltd. unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
The results of a geophysical survey carried out by South West Archaeology Ltd. (SWARCH) on land off Bells Close, Chawleigh, Mid Devon, Devon. The site is located on the north side of Chawleigh, immediately north of Bells Close, c.300m north-west of the 15th century, Grade I Listed, St James's Church. The geophysical survey identified five linear anomalies and nine discrete ovoid anomalies. Of the linear anomalies; two were associated with probable post-medieval or later field boundaries with banks and ditches; with the further three very ephemeral linear anomalies clearly orientated with the same field system. The discrete ovoid anomalies were indicative of undated cut features such as pits or treethrows, and some may relate to burning events or magnetic debris. The site inspection indicated that modern ploughing truncation of any buried archaeological resource will have occurred and that a reputed burial mound near to the site may in fact be a natural feature, although the precise location of the supposed burial mound is unknown. The proposed development would have no impact on the majority of nearby designated heritage assets; and a neutral to negligible impact on the Grade I Listed Church of St James and Scheduled Ancient Monument Castle at Stone Barton. Whilst the geophysical survey returned limited results, it may be determined that an archaeological recording condition is required to validate the geophysical survey results and determine the nature and date of the identified anomalies. |
Author: |
J Bampton
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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: |
2019
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Land off Bells Close |
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Devon |
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Mid Devon |
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CHAWLEIGH |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 270899, 112825 (Easting, Northing)
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southwes1-337312 |
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190121 |
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17 Jul 2019 |