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LAND AT STRAITGATE FARM, EXETER ROAD, OTTERY ST MARY, DEVON Results of Archaeological Monitoring and Recording |
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South West Archaeology Ltd. unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
The geophysical survey identified seven anomaly groups, totalling 13 anomalies: a historic boundary; a possible enclosure in the north-west corner of the site; a possible undated field system or drainage ditches at the south end of the site; a possible drain or ditch; a possible pit or treethrow; sinuous/amorphous anomalies possibly associated with an enclosure and possible historic structure in the north-west corner of the site; and probable geological anomalies. Ploughing across the site was clearly evident in the survey data and may have truncated any buried archaeological resource. The monitoring and recording identified a 19th century enclosure in the north-west corner of the field defined by two ditches with a mettled yard surface and area of cobbles that may have defined the edge of a path or structure. A pit containing presumably contemporary cobbles was also encountered. Moreover, the surfaces and gullies within the excavated area respected a slightly overgrown access gate to the field off Exeter Road, in the northern boundary of the site. The finds were conclusively 19th century and indicative of a working area as opposed to a dwelling. |
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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Locations: |
Site: |
Land at Straitgate Farm |
County: |
Devon |
District: |
East Devon |
Parish: |
OTTERY ST MARY |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 306890, 95282 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
southwes1-349151 |
OBIB: |
190923 |
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Created Date: |
13 Jan 2020 |