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| HER Number: | MDV41714 |
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| Name: | Medieval Wall in Rackfield Lane, Barnstaple |
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Summary
A length of medieval wall, probably associated with St. Mary's Priory, was exposed during excavations in Rackfield Lane in the 1980s.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 556 335 |
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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: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS53SE/504
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- WALL (XIII to XV - 1201 AD to 1500 AD (Between))
Full description
Youngs, S. M. + Clark, J. + Gaimster, D. R. M. + Barry, T., 1988, Medieval Britain and Ireland in 1987, 225-314 (Article in Serial). SDV75013.
Excavation by North Devon District Council Rescue Archaeology Unit at Rackfield Lane (St. Mary's Priory) revealed a 7 metre length of substantial drystone wall footing running northeast to southwest and terminating in a rectangular buttress measuring 2 meters by 1.2 metres. A large area of cobbling lay 2-3 metres to the southeast, cut by 3 pits, one of which contained a fragment of floor tile identical to an example in-situ in Exeter Cathedral, dated circa 1290. Wall, cobbling and pits were sealed by layers containing 14th/15th century? pottery. Any direct stratigraphic link between wall and cobbles were destroyed by 19th century foundations.
Hunter, J., 2003, Rawle Gammon and Baker Site, Rolle Quay, Barnstaple: Archaeological Desk Based Assessment, 7-8 (Report - Assessment). SDV339086.
The length of defensive wall may be associated with the Cluniac priory established in Barnstaple before AD1110.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV339086 | Report - Assessment: Hunter, J.. 2003. Rawle Gammon and Baker Site, Rolle Quay, Barnstaple: Archaeological Desk Based Assessment. CgMs Consulting Report. JH/3907. A4 Stapled + Digital. 7-8. |
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| SDV75013 | Article in Serial: Youngs, S. M. + Clark, J. + Gaimster, D. R. M. + Barry, T.. 1988. Medieval Britain and Ireland in 1987. Medieval Archaeology. 32. Unknown. 225-314. [Mapped feature: #24778 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV4488 | Related to: Priory of St Mary Magdalene, Barnstaple (Monument) |
Associated Finds
- FDV1040 - POT (XIV - 1301 AD to 1400 AD)
- FDV1041 - POT (XV - 1401 AD to 1500 AD)
Associated Events
- EDV4279 - Rawle Gammon and Baker Site at Rolle Quay, Barnstaple
| Date Last Edited: | Apr 4 2013 10:58AM |
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