Webb, P. (2021). Land at Derrill Water, Pyworthy, Torridge, Devon - Results of a Geophysical Survey. South West Archaeology Ltd.. https://doi.org/10.5284/1108479. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Land at Derrill Water, Pyworthy, Torridge, Devon - Results of a Geophysical Survey
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Series:		 South West Archaeology Ltd. unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 This report presents the results of a geophysical survey that was carried out by South West Archaeology Ltd. (SWARCH) for a solar farm at Land at Derrill Water, Pyworthy, Torridge, Devon. The geophysical survey identified 95 groups of anomalies. These were predominantly linear anomalies that are likely to be associated with phases of historic field boundaries, land drainage, and agricultural activity, however they also included features that are indicative of Prehistoric settlement and of possible Medieval settlement. The identified groups of anomalies include: historic field boundaries; ditch features; ring ditch/drip gullies; ceramic or stone drains; and agricultural activity. Evidence of ploughing and metallic debris and ground disturbance was also identified. The majority of the features represent undated phases of field systems and land underdrainage, tentatively suggested as being largely Medieval and Post Medieval in date and with possible Prehistoric elements. The ring ditch/drip gully features are likely to be Prehistoric in date and it could be inferred that some of the surrounding ditch features may have formed part of a contemporary field system. The sub-rectangular enclosures that were identified within Field 38 may be Medieval in date and demonstrate the position of a Medieval settlement. The results of the geophysical survey would suggest that the archaeological potential for most of the site is medium to low, with many of the identified features relating to existing field boundaries and to those that are depicted on historic maps as well as earlier phases of the same Medieval to Post Medieval field system. That being said, the results for Field 34, Field 38, and Field 39 would suggest that the archaeological potential in these parts of the site is high, with identified features relating to Prehistoric settlements and Medieval settlements. In the first instance, targeted evaluation trenching would form the first stage of archaeological mitigation in order to validate the results of the geophysical survey.
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Author:		 P Webb
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Publisher:		 South West Archaeology Ltd.
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Year of Publication:		 2021
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County: Devon
Country: England
Parish: Pyworthy
District: Torridge
Grid Reference: 229659, 101869 (Easting, Northing)
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EARLY PREHISTORIC RING DITCH (Tag)
MEDIEVAL FIELD SYSTEM (Tag)
FIELD SYSTEM (Monument Type England)
RING DITCH (Monument Type England)
MEDIEVAL FIELD BOUNDARY (Tag)
POST MEDIEVAL FIELD BOUNDARY (Tag)
MAGNETOMETRY SURVEY (Event)
POST MEDIEVAL FIELD SYSTEM (Tag)
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FIELD BOUNDARY (Monument Type England)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
EARLY PREHISTORIC (Historic England Periods)
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OASIS Id: southwes1-424475
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Created Date:		 04 Jul 2023