MEM25071 - Medieval or post-medieval peat cutting on Castle Common (Monument)
Summary
An area of disused turbaries was noted during field survey in 2017 and is thought to date to the medieval or post-medieval period.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 70691 39068. An area of subrectangular hollows noted during field survey in 2017 were thought to represent the remains of disused turbaries. A typical cutting was 6 metres north to south, 2.8 metres east to west and 0.3 metres deep. The drainage channels recorded as MEM25070 post date the turbaries. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SEM8543 Report: Riley, H.. 2018. Archaeological walkover survey: Wallover Down, South Regis Common, Castle Common and Fullaford Down. Hazel Riley. BCC17003; p 17. [Mapped feature: #47671 BCC17003]
External Links (0)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7082 3915 (333m by 268m) Drawn from georeferenced copy of figure 6 |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73NW |
| Civil Parish | BRAYFORD, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
| Civil Parish | CHALLACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
- Parent of: Medieval or post-medieval peat stand or boundary marker on Castle Common (Monument) (MEM25072)
- Parent of: Medieval or post-medieval peat stand or boundary marker on Castle Common (Monument) (MEM25073)
- Parent of: Medieval or post-medieval peat stand or boundary marker on Castle Common (Monument) (MEM25074)
- Related to: 19th or 20th Century drainage system on Castle Common (Monument) (MEM25070)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 26 2021 3:08PM
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