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Summary

The remains of an undated wall built of shale rubble were recorded during an archaeological watching brief on groundworks associated with gas main replacement. The wall is likely to predate the 16th-17th century house frontages on the northern side of High Street and be associated with the earlier development of the town.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• WALL (XI to XVI - 1001 AD to 1600 AD (Between))

Full description

Steinmetzer, M., 2013, Gas Main Replacement, High Street and Ramparts Walk, Totnes, Devon: Archaeological Watching Brief (Report - Watching Brief). SDV356320.

The remains of an undated wall, aligned north-south, were recorded in Trench 17 during an archaeological watching brief on groundworks associated with gas main replacement on the High Street and Ramparts Walk. The wall, built of shale rubble, was about 2.8 metres wide and survived to a height of 0.9 metres. No finds were recovered but it is likely to predate the 16th-17th century house frontages on the northern side of High Street and be associated with the earlier development of the town.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV6420 - Archaeological Watching Brief on Gas Main Replacement, High Street and Ramparts Walk, Totnes (Ref: CA 4108)

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