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HER Number:MDV38780
Name:Tower Walk, Barnstaple

Summary

Tower Walk was a 19th century covered walkway running from Tuly Street to North Walk around the eastern and southern side of the castle mound.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 556 333
Map Sheet:SS53SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBarnstaple
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishBARNSTAPLE

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • North Devon District Council Rescue Archaeology Unit Site Code: ND166
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS53SE/439

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • PATH (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1855-1895, First Edition 1:500 Town Map (Cartographic). SDV338879.

Tower Walk marked, running from Tuly Street around the eastern and southern side of the castle mound to join North Walk near its junction with Castle Street.


North Devon District Council Rescue Archaeology Unit, 1991, North Devon Archaeological Site Code Index, Site Code ND166 (Report - non-specific). SDV63429.

Watching brief on Castle Green at SS55613334 in 1989. 19th century covered walkway uncovered during the enhancement of the castle mound.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, Barnstaple Castle Car Park Scheme: Phase 1: Archaeological Assessment, 16 (Report - Assessment). SDV319631.


Southwest Archaeology, 2013, Greater Barnstaple Area Project Database, Mapping No. 222 (Un-published). SDV351581.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV319631Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. Barnstaple Castle Car Park Scheme: Phase 1: Archaeological Assessment. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.62. A4 Stapled + Digital. 16.
SDV338879Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1855-1895. First Edition 1:500 Town Map. First Edition 1:500 Town Map. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #89974 ]
SDV351581Un-published: Southwest Archaeology. 2013. Greater Barnstaple Area Project Database. Greater Barnstaple Area Project. Digital. Mapping No. 222.
SDV63429Report - non-specific: North Devon District Council Rescue Archaeology Unit. 1991. North Devon Archaeological Site Code Index. North Devon District Council Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. Site Code ND166.

Associated Monuments

MDV14592Related to: Barnstaple Castle (Monument)
MDV70644Related to: Castle Lane, Barnstaple (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV1378 - Barnstaple Castle Car Park Scheme Archaeological Assessment

Date Last Edited:Dec 5 2013 12:13PM

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