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Barnstaple Western Bypass, Devon - Publication Report |
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Wessex Archaeology unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
Wessex Archaeology commissioned by Chris Blandford Associates on behalf of Devon County Council carried out archaeological mitigation works, prior to the Barnstaple Western Bypass construction. The scheme followed an approximate north to south aligned route, from NGR 254800 133900 across the River Taw to NGR 255800 131400. Archaeological impact mitigation works for the scheme comprised; Expose, record and sample a transect across a relict watercourse previously identified (OASIS ID: wessexar1-9042). A gridded array of test-pits to determine the full extent and nature of the Mesolithic spread of flint-knapping debris, and any potential Bronze Age activity. A Strip, Map and Sample across the route of the hollow-way to determine the nature of any activity associated with the medieval pottery spread and post-medieval hollow-way. The palaeochannel was demonstrated where investigated, to comprise two channels. Radiocarbon dating indicates the primary channel originates in the Early Iron Age, with the main upper profile, predominantly attributable to the Romano-British and Saxon periods. The flint assemblage was clustered within the south-west corner of the area investigated, with a scatter on higher ground overlooking the palaeochannel, primarily of Mesolithic origin, with a few Bronze Age pieces. Three potential hearth sites were also identified in this concentration, and a range of worked flint types distributed throughout the area. Two hand excavated trenches recorded a section across the east to west aligned portion of the hollow-way confirming the presence of a crude gravel surface at the base. Dating evidence could not confirm the feature was any earlier than post-medieval. |
Author: |
C Barnett
N Cooke
Rob G Scaife
Matt Leivers
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Publisher: |
Wessex 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: |
2007
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Locations: |
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Devon |
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BARNSTAPLE |
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North Devon |
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Barnstaple Western Bypass |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 254800, 133900 (Easting, Northing)
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Grid Reference: 255800, 131400 (Easting, Northing)
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wessexar1-322820 |
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Proceedings 65: 2007 |
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A4 bound journal
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Created Date: |
16 Feb 2021 |