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| HER Number: | MDV73336 |
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| Name: | Great Torrington Borough |
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Summary
Great Torrington was a borough from the 12th century.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 495 190 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS41NE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Great Torrington |
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| District | Torridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | GREAT TORRINGTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- BURGH (Early Medieval to XVI - 1066 AD to 1600 AD (Between))
Full description
Exeter Archaeology, 2004, Archaeological assessment of land adjacent to Dartington Crystal, Great Torrington, 2 (Report - Assessment). SDV338048.
Torrington as a borough dates from the late 12th century, possibly founded by William, Baron of Torrington (circa 1135-94). Typical tenement and burgage plots are shown on early maps of the town. The town was the first in Devon to receive a Charter of Incorporation in 1554.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV338048 | Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2004. Archaeological assessment of land adjacent to Dartington Crystal, Great Torrington. Exeter Archaeology Report. 04.34. A4 Stapled + Digital. 2. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV19042 | Related to: Great Torrington (Monument) |
| MDV18799 | Related to: Great Torrington Market Place (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4195 - Land Adjacent to Dartington Crystal, Great Torrington
| Date Last Edited: | Mar 6 2007 2:59PM |
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