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Archaeological monitoring at the former primary school, Winkleigh, Devon |
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South West Archaeology Ltd. unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
Archaeological monitoring and recording was undertaken by South West Archaeology Ltd. (SWARCH) at the request of a private client during groundworks associated with the construction of a residential development at the former primary school, Winkleigh, Torridge, Devon. The monitoring was carried out by P. Webb on 22nd May 2019. This work was undertaken in accordance with a Written Scheme of Investigation (Boyd 2016) drawn up in consultation the Devon County Historic Environment Team (DCHET). The site is situated towards the summit of a steep sided hillside in the centre of Winkleigh at a height of approximately 165m AOD (Figure 1); on the well drained fine loamy soils of the Denbigh 2 Association bordering the slowly permeable seasonally waterlogged clayey soils of the Hallsworth 1 Association (SSEW 1983); overlying mudstone, sandstone and siltstone of the Bude Formation (BGS 2019). The site lies in an area of archaeological potential, in the historic core of the Medieval settlement of Winkleigh, approximately 20m from the Scheduled area of Croft Castle (SAM1018011), a relatively well preserved 12th century motte and bailey castle. Archaeological work in the area includes archaeological watching briefs during largely small-scale development within the settlement, with features identified including Bronze Age pits and Medieval ditches. |
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: |
2019
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Former Primary School |
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Devon |
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Torridge |
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WINKLEIGH |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 263128, 108012 (Easting, Northing)
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southwes1-274817 |
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HER entry
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Created Date: |
16 Apr 2020 |