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| HER Number: | MDV38810 |
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| Name: | 53 High Street, Barnstaple |
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Summary
53 High Street was built as a house in the 16th or 17th century and later used as a restaurant.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 557 334 |
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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
- North Devon District Council Rescue Archaeology Unit Site Code: ND89
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS53SE/373
- Old Listed Building Ref (II): 485619
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- HOUSE (XVI to XIX - 1501 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Department of Environment, 1973, Barnstaple, 32 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV89941.
53 High Street in Barnstaple built as a house in the 16th or 17th century and later used as a restaurant. Thoroughly remodelled in the early 19th century. Roughcast front, probably timber-framed. Slated roof. 3 storeys. 2-window range. Late 20th century restaurant front. Upper storey windows have moulded architraves and barred sashes; 6 over 2 panes. Moulded eaves-board. Interior inspected only in restaurant, which seems to have been wholly altered. 1973 list description says: 'During recent alterations a timber post and plank-panel screen of 16th century was revealed.
North Devon District Council Rescue Archaeology Unit, 1991, North Devon Archaeological Site Code Index, Site Code ND89 (Report - non-specific). SDV63429.
Archaeological monitoring undertaken during refurbishment of building in 1986.
Weddell, P. J., 1992, Archaeological Assessment of CRS Redevelopment Site at 49-52 High Street, Barnstaple, 5 (Report - Assessment). SDV73610.
Southwest Archaeology, 2013, Greater Barnstaple Area Project Database, Mapping Area 80 (Un-published). SDV351581.
Ordnance Survey, 2013, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV350786.
English Heritage, 2013, National Heritage List for England (National Heritage List for England). SDV350785.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV350785 | National Heritage List for England: English Heritage. 2013. National Heritage List for England. Historic Houses Register. Digital. |
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| SDV350786 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2013. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #89996 ] |
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| SDV351581 | Un-published: Southwest Archaeology. 2013. Greater Barnstaple Area Project Database. Greater Barnstaple Area Project. Digital. Mapping Area 80. |
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| SDV63429 | Report - 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 ND89. |
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| SDV73610 | Report - Assessment: Weddell, P. J.. 1992. Archaeological Assessment of CRS Redevelopment Site at 49-52 High Street, Barnstaple. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. 92.52. A4 Stapled + Digital. 5. |
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| SDV89941 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1973. Barnstaple. Historic Houses Register. A4 Comb Bound. 32. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV104680 | Related to: Pot and Bone Finds to the rear of 53 High Street (Find Spot) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Aug 29 2013 2:43PM |
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