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Old Park Farm, Pinhoe, Devon: Archaeological Evaluation |
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Cotswold Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
An archaeological evaluation was undertaken by Cotswold Archaeology between May and June 2010 at Old Park Farm, Pinhoe, Devon. A total of sixty three trenches was excavated. The evaluation identified a number of archaeological features within the proposed development area. The majority of these features were concentrated within Areas 4, 6 and 7, with a lessening of archaeological activity within Areas 1, 2, 3 and 5. The earliest features encountered consisted of a pit within trench 14 which contained sherds of Late Bronze Age/Early Iron Age pottery, and a ditch in trench 37 which contained prehistoric pottery. A ring-ditch, with a projected internal diameter of 15m, was identified within trench 40. Although no closely dateable material was recovered from this feature a Bronze Age date is postulated for its construction. Ditches dating to the Roman period were identified within the south-eastern part of the site. These form a postulated north-west/south-east orientated field system. These ditches have a distinctive profile; with steep sides and a flat base, however their function could not be determined. Evidence for medieval activity comprised ditches containing 12th to 14th-century pottery and a later medieval horseshoe, as well as the remains of furrows. Post-medieval or modern features relating to agricultural activity and land division were identified across the site. |
Author: |
Stuart Joyce
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Publisher: |
Cotswold 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: |
2010
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Old Park Farm, Pinhoe, Devon |
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EXETER |
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Exeter |
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Devon |
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England |
Grid Reference: 296580, 95180 (Easting, Northing)
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cotswold2-98492 |
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Created Date: |
24 Nov 2016 |