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Warbstow Bury, Cornwall: archaeological watching brief during path construction works |
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Cornwall Council Historic Environment Service unpublished report series
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cornwall2-202290_1.pdf (4 MB)
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Publication Type: |
Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
In November 2014, a watching brief was carried out by Cornwall Archaeological Unit when a surfaced path and associated drainage trench were constructed at a point on the south-east perimeter of Warbstow Bury hillfort, at the main point of visitor access. Extending over an area of approximately 7.5 ha and with the remains of three ramparts, one of early prehistoric origin, Warbstow Bury is the most substantial and significant hillfort in north Cornwall. Visitor access utilises an original entrance to the hillfort and the drainage trench was to be cut across the line of a counterscarp bank through the outer rampart. In the event, no significant features were encountered, the route having been eroded by water flowing from the ditch and by its continued use from prehistoric to modern times. |
Author: |
Ann Preston-Jones
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Publisher: |
Cornwall Council Historic Environment Service
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Historic Environment Record (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2015
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Locations: |
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Warbstow Bury |
County: |
Cornwall |
District: |
Cornwall |
Parish: |
WARBSTOW |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 220280, 90698 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
cornwall2-202290 |
OBIB: |
2015R005 |
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Note: |
A4, 29 pages, white card covers, spiral bound
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Created Date: |
18 Aug 2017 |