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HER Number:MDV38185
Name:Lower Castle Field, Pyeworthy

Summary

Field named 'Lower Castle' on the Tithe Map apportiopnment, but no trace of any earthwork in the area.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 319 042
Map Sheet:SS30SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishPyworthy
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishPYWORTHY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS30SW/38

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • EARTHWORK (Unknown date)

Full description

1838, Pyworthy Parish (Cartographic). SDV1141.


Goodyear, R. I., 20/03/90, Earthwork (Field Name) (Worksheet). SDV358703.

Earthwork. Field No 1553 'Lower Castle' field. No trace of any earthwork on Ordnance Survey maps, but possibly castle site.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, Archaeological Assessment of Proposed Wind Turbine Site at Carn Brae, Pyworthy, Holsworthy, Devon, 89 (Report - Assessment). SDV342530.

The fieldname 'Lower Castle Field' was recorded here; no trace has been found of any earthwork on maps or on the ground. Other details: Site 8.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV1141Cartographic: 1838. Pyworthy Parish. Tithe Map and Apportionment. Unknown.
SDV342530Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. Archaeological Assessment of Proposed Wind Turbine Site at Carn Brae, Pyworthy, Holsworthy, Devon. Exeter Archaeology Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. 89.
SDV358703Worksheet: Goodyear, R. I.. 20/03/90. Earthwork (Field Name). Devon County Sites and Monuments Register. Worksheet + Digital.

Associated Monuments

MDV44298Related to: Lower Castle Field, Holsworthy (Monument)
MDV71114Related to: Trewyn, Holsworthy (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV359 - Archaeological assessment of proposed development off Station Road, Holsworthy

Date Last Edited:Jul 1 2015 12:32PM

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