| Title: |
Archaeological Assessment of Proposed Holiday Village Complex at Higher Goodacre, Roadford Lake, Devon |
| Number of Pages: |
18 |
| Biblio Note |
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| Publication Type: |
Report
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| Abstract: |
In 1986-7 the surviving house at Higher Goodacre, and the layout of the farmyard, was approximately that depicted on the 1885 OS 1:2500 map (Fig. 4). The earlier layout shown on the 1842 Broadwoodwidger Tithe Map (Fig. 3) was slightly different, and the position of the (presumably) earlier house was not specified in the Tithe Apportionment (1841/44). All that can be said was that the farmyard occupied much the same area, and it was probably safe to assume that any 16th-17th century (or possibly earlier) dwelling and its associated outbuildings would have lain in the immediate vicinity. It was concluded at the time (Matthews & Turton 1994, 4) that 'the nature and extent of these buildings is only likely to be determined through excavation and a more detailed survey of the outbuildings that appear to be shown on the Tithe Map'. The present farmhouse dated from the late 19th century, but the remaining buildings may have had earlier origins. The recent site visit had confirmed that the farmhouse was beyond repair; the roof had collapsed, and the front and rear walls had collapsed to ground floor level. The bank barn and the linhay both appeared to be structurally sound. The other buildings were extant, but were not assessed, as access to some areas was difficult owing to the dense vegetation. Due to the presence of the modern store and waist high vegetation, it was not possible during the site visit to ascertain whether this field contained any earthworks which denoted former features, as suggested by the 1947 aerial photographs (SMR). The sloping ground, however, made it an unlikely location for a former dwelling house, although it may have once contained other structures or features. This route may be of medieval origin and was of archaeological interest. No evidence was seen above ground of any features. Underground deposits or features may be revealed by geophysical survey or other investigative techniques. No evidence could be seen above ground of this possible feature. Underground deposits or features may be revealed by geophysical survey or other investigative techniques. The substantial and mature hedgebanks within the site area were of archaeological interest, some of which may have dated from the medieval period. [Au(adp)] |
| Author: |
Exeter Archaeology
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| Publisher: |
Exeter Archaeology
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| Year of Publication: |
2004
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| Subjects / Periods: |
| 16th17th Century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
| Medieval (Auto Detected Temporal) |
| Late 19th Century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
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| Note: |
Date Of Issue From:
2004
Date Of Coverage From:
01
Date Of Coverage To:
01
Editorial Expansion:
Site name: HIGHER GOODACRE, ROADFORD LAKE
Study area: 10.6
Investigation type: Desk-based
District: Torridge
Monument: BUILDING. Post-medieval (1540-1901), HEDGE. Medieval (1066-1540)
Ngr: SX41609050
Parish:
Postcode:
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| Source: |
BIAB
(Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))
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| Created Date: |
19 Jan 2009 |
