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HER Number:MDV104865
Name:Medieval Boundary Ditch in Gammon Walk, Barnstaple

Summary

Excavations at 2 Gammon Lane in 1988 revealed evidence for an early medieval boundary ditch. Post medieval domestic rubbish, cisterns and wall footings were also found.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 556 333
Map Sheet:SS53SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBarnstaple
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishBARNSTAPLE

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • North Devon District Council Rescue Archaeology Unit Site Code: ND126

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BOUNDARY DITCH (Constructed, Early Medieval - 1066 AD to 1399 AD (Between))

Full description

North Devon District Council Rescue Archaeology Unit, 1991, North Devon Archaeological Site Code Index, Site Code ND126 (Report - non-specific). SDV63429.

Excavations at 2 Gammon Lane in 1988 revealed evidence for an early medieval boundary ditch. Post medieval domestic rubbish, cisterns and wall footings were also found.


Southwest Archaeology, 2013, Greater Barnstaple Area Project Database, Mapping Area 116 (Un-published). SDV351581.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV351581Un-published: Southwest Archaeology. 2013. Greater Barnstaple Area Project Database. Greater Barnstaple Area Project. Digital. Mapping Area 116. [Mapped feature: #64334 ]
SDV63429Report - non-specific: North Devon District Council Rescue Archaeology Unit. 1991. North Devon Archaeological Site Code Index. North Devon District Council Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. Site Code ND126.

Associated Monuments

MDV46509Related to: 2-5 Gammon Lane, Barnstaple (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Sep 13 2013 10:21AM