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HER Number: | MDV14596 |
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Name: | Well in Barnstaple Castle |
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Summary
Barnstaple Castle Medieval well now covered
Location
Grid Reference: | SS 555 333 |
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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
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS53SE/43/5
- Old SAM County Ref: 255
- Old SAM Ref: 33062
- Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division: SS53SE14
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- WELL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD (Between))
Full description
Oliver, B. W., 1928, The Castle of Barnstaple, 221 (Article in Serial). SDV73002.
Barnstaple Castle well now covered, still exists. Just outside south west angle of Castle House.
Exeter Archaeology, 2003, Barnstaple Castle Car Park Scheme: Phase 1: Archaeological Assessment, 16, Fig. 11 (Report - Assessment). SDV319631.
The covered well was first recorded in the grounds of 'Castle House' which lies within the castle's inner bailey, which was laid to lawn in 1953.
Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, Unknown, SS53SE14 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV74065.
Site visit 15th October 1953. Site of the Medieval castle well.The oldest well was situated just outside Castle House. The well is covered but can still be seen at the north of the bailey.
Sources / Further Reading
SDV319631 | Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. Barnstaple Castle Car Park Scheme: Phase 1: Archaeological Assessment. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.62. A4 Stapled + Digital. 16, Fig. 11. |
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SDV73002 | Article in Serial: Oliver, B. W.. 1928. The Castle of Barnstaple. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 60. A5 Hardback. 221. |
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SDV74065 | Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. Unknown. SS53SE14. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index. [Mapped feature: #5939 ] |
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Associated Monuments
MDV14592 | Part of: Barnstaple Castle (Monument) |
MDV853 | Related to: Castle House, Barnstaple (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
Date Last Edited: | Jan 17 2013 12:14PM |
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