Land West of Combe Hayes, Sidmouth

An archaeological evaluation was undertaken by Cotswold Archaeology in July 2013 at land west of Combe Hayes, Sidmouth, Devon. Eight trenches were excavated. A large shallow feature, probably representing a naturally infilled combe or hollow, was identified in the south-western corner of the site. A highly abraded sherd of possible Bronze Age pottery and a worked flint flake were recovered from the surface of this feature, although they are likely to be residual. An undated pit/posthole was identified to the south of the site. An undated ditch, probably relating to land management and/or division was identified towards the north-eastern corner of the site.