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HER Number:MDV21671
Name:Gateway

Summary

Ancient gateway reported at Exminster in 1793

Location

Grid Reference:SX 945 874
Map Sheet:SX98NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishExminster
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishEXMINSTER

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX98NW/25/1

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • GATE (Early Medieval to XVIII - 1066 AD to 1800 AD (Between))

Full description

Swete, R. J. (Revd), 1793, Untitled Source, 119,142 (Monograph). SDV301423.

Ancient gateway at Exminster. In "about the middle of the village" a Gothic arch of old date faces the road, with an "old mouldering wall running parallel to the road". Probably part of The Manor House of the Courtenays and "the only ruins in the village". Illustrated. Other details: DRO - 564/M/8.


Exeter Archaeology, 2004, Archaeological Assessment of Land adjacent to The Manor, Exminster, 5 (Report - Assessment). SDV81579.

It is suggested that that this probably refers to part of the fortified Manor House at SX94538747.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV301423Monograph: Swete, R. J. (Revd). 1793. Devon Tour. 119,142.
SDV81579Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2004. Archaeological Assessment of Land adjacent to The Manor, Exminster. Exeter Archaeology Report. 04.37. A4 Stapled + Digital. 5.

Associated Monuments

MDV10035Related to: FORTIFIED MANOR HOUSE in the Parish of Exminster (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 27 2009 2:42PM