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The study aims to evaluate archaeological features on land east of Langford Mill and Tye Farm.

May 16, 2026Open Access

Land east of Langford Mill and Tye Farm, Langford, Devon: Publication Report

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Archaeological trench evaluation and excavation reveal prehistoric and early medieval features in Langford.

The study aims to evaluate archaeological features on land east of Langford Mill and Tye Farm.
Conducted trench evaluation and targeted open-area excavation.
Utilized machine excavation of 12 trenches totaling 355m in length.
Assessed results from a previous geophysical survey.
Identified a prehistoric ring ditch, potentially dating to the Middle Neolithic period (4th millennium BC).
Discovered a pit furnace dated to the early medieval (Saxon) period by radiocarbon dating.
Found various features including pits, postholes, undated ditches, and an assemblage of prehistoric worked flint and pottery.

Paul Rainbird (2025) studied this question.

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