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| HER Number: | MDV12509 |
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| Name: | Medieval South Gate, Barnstaple |
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Summary
Site of the Medieval South Gate in Barnstaple removed in the 17th century
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 558 330 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS53SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Barnstaple |
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| District | North Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BARNSTAPLE |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS53SE/182
- Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division: SS53SE13
- Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division: SS53SE26
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- GATE (Early Medieval to XVII - 1066 AD to 1699 AD (Between))
Full description
Unknown, 06/04/1984, Digging Deep for Norman (Article in Serial). SDV351416.
Ordnance Survey, 1855-1895, First Edition 1:500 Town Map (Cartographic). SDV338879.
'South Gate (Site of)' marked on 1855-1895 1:500 town map.
Lomas, J., 1967, The Old doors and Doorways of Barnstaple, 38 (Article in Serial). SDV85818.
Recent excavation on the site of the south gate in Barnstaple revealed the capital of a Norman column which may have formed part of the archway. This fragment has now been incorporated in the open hearth fireplace of a house in Newport.
ASI Heritage Consultants, 2000, Leaderflush and Shapland Site, Barnstaple: Archaeological Assessment (Report - Assessment). SDV70999.
Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, Unknown, SS53SE13 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV342347.
Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, Unknown, SS53SE26 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV342352.
Site visit: 23rc October 1953. A small portion of stone walling with remains of the springing of an arch was found during rebuilding operations about 1930. This may well be part of South Gate, and has been preserved as interior wall of a shop bearing plaque reading 'Site of South Gate, removed 17th century'. Plaque mounted on wall between numbers 2 and 3 High Street. The remains of the arch preserved behind a shop window are very similar in shape and appearance to the arches in the West and North Gates.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV338879 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1855-1895. First Edition 1:500 Town Map. First Edition 1:500 Town Map. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #80533 ] |
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| SDV342347 | Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. Unknown. SS53SE13. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index. |
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| SDV342352 | Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. Unknown. SS53SE26. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index. |
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| SDV351416 | Article in Serial: Unknown. 06/04/1984. Digging Deep for Norman. Western Morning News. Newspaper/Magazine Cuttin. |
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| SDV70999 | Report - Assessment: ASI Heritage Consultants. 2000. Leaderflush and Shapland Site, Barnstaple: Archaeological Assessment. ASI Heritage Consultants Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
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| SDV85818 | Article in Serial: Lomas, J.. 1967. The Old doors and Doorways of Barnstaple. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 99. Paperback Volume. 38. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV14292 | Related to: Barnstaple Medieval Town Defences (Monument) |
| MDV12510 | Related to: Medieval East Gate, Barnstaple (Monument) |
| MDV12495 | Related to: Medieval North Gate, Barnstaple (Building) |
| MDV12497 | Related to: Medieval West Gate, Barnstaple (Building) |
Associated Finds
- FDV1394 - ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT (Early Medieval - 1066 AD to 1399 AD)
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Jun 13 2013 12:19PM |
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