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| HER Number: | MDV44186 |
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| Name: | Possible Location of Medieval Market |
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Summary
Medieval markets may have been held in the area to the east of the church and castle, where sheep pens and a green are shown on an 18th century map.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 954 128 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS91SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Tiverton |
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| District | Mid Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | TIVERTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS91SE/321
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- MARKET PLACE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD (Between))
Full description
Turton, S. D. + Weddell, P. J., 1989, An Archaeological Assessment of the Tiverton Market Square Redevelopment Scheme, 4; figure 4 (Report - Assessment). SDV336544.
Market charter granted 1257 probably confirmed existing rights. The market may have been held in Newport Street ('port' meaning market), perhaps extending in front of the church, where sheep pens are shown on an 18th century map. A green is shown to the north of these, in front of the castle.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV336544 | Report - Assessment: Turton, S. D. + Weddell, P. J.. 1989. An Archaeological Assessment of the Tiverton Market Square Redevelopment Scheme. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. 89.07. A4 Stapled + Digital. 4; figure 4. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV21783 | Related to: Medieval Borough of Tiverton (Monument) |
| MDV1369 | Related to: St Peter's Church, Tiverton (Building) |
| MDV1379 | Related to: Tiverton Castle (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | May 24 2012 2:56PM |
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