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Summary

Old Packhorse Way is known locally as ‘stony way’ and is a medieval sheep driving pathway.

Location

Protected Status

• Local List: Old Packhorse Way, off Briton Street

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• DROVE ROAD (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 2014, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV355681.

Mid Devon District Council, 2014, Mid Devon Local List Register of Heritage Assets - Central (Local List - Register of Heritage Assets). SDV356890.

Old Packhorse Way, off Briton Street, Bampton.
Description: Old Packhorse Way is known locally as ‘stony way’ and is a medieval sheep driving pathway. It is important as it is part of Brampton’s heritage, as the town had developed a strong woollen and serge trade by the 14th Century and underpinned the town’s economy for several centuries. The Old Packhorse Way steeply ascends to Ashleigh Park and onwards to Bampton Down. There are a number of cottages alongside Old Packhorse Way, three of which are listed.

Proximity to designated Heritage Assets:
Grade II listed building The Toll-House
Grade II listed 16 and 16A, Briton Street
Grade II listed Little Oak and Packhorse Way, 19 and 21 Briton Street
Grid Reference: 296028/122085
Source: Bampton Society

Mid Devon District Council, 2014, Register of Heritage Assets, Old Packhorse Way, off Briton Street (Local List - Register of Heritage Assets). SDV356889.

Old Packhorse Way, off Briton Street.
Importance: Historic route used to take wool to market.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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