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| HER Number: | MDV42018 |
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| Name: | BLACKSMITHS WORKSHOP in the Parish of Buckfastleigh |
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Summary
Excavations by emafu in 1982 revealed a succession of smithing hearth pits and associated features, some of which may mark positions for anvil bases or bellows. At least one hearth was protected by a flimsy wooden structure, possibly roofed. No traces of permanent housing. Probably represents short term use associated with the 14c rebuilding of the guesthouse (brown).
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 741 673 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX76NW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Buckfastleigh |
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| District | Teignbridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BUCKFASTLEIGH |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX76NW/24/15
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- BLACKSMITHS WORKSHOP (Unknown date)
Full description
Brown, S. W., 1988, Excavations and Building Recording at Buckfast Abbey, 55-65, fig 5 (Article in Serial). SDV348443.
Excavations by the Exeter Museum Archaeological Field Unit in 1982 revealed a succession of smithing hearth pits and associated features, some of which may mark positions for anvil bases or bellows. At least one hearth was protected by a flimsy wooden structure, possibly roofed. No traces of permanent housing. Probably represents short term use associated with the 14c rebuilding of the guesthouse.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV348443 | Article in Serial: Brown, S. W.. 1988. Excavations and Building Recording at Buckfast Abbey. Proceedings of the Devon Archaeological Society. 46. Paperback Volume. 55-65, fig 5. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV125298 | Related to: Building associated with woolen mills, Buckfast (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Feb 9 2021 12:01PM |
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