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The aim was to evaluate potential archaeological features on land at Langford using trench excavation.

May 16, 2026Open Access

Land at Langford (Areas 12, 13 and 15), near Cullompton: Results of an archaeological trench evaluation

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Archaeological trench evaluation reveals prehistoric and medieval features in Langford area.

The aim was to evaluate potential archaeological features on land at Langford using trench excavation.
Performed machine-excavation of 12 trenches totaling 355m in length and 1.6m wide.
Trenches were strategically placed based on prior geophysical survey results.
Conducted targeted open-area excavation following initial trench evaluation.
Identified a prehistoric ring ditch, potentially from the Middle Neolithic era.
Discovered a pit furnace dated to the early medieval Saxon period via radiocarbon dating.
Other archaeology included undated pits, postholes, and field boundary ditches, along with finds of prehistoric flint, pottery, and iron working residues.

P. Rainbird (2020) studied this question.

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