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HER Number:MDV44203
Name:Bratton Clovelly, Gatcombe

Summary

Possible site of Gatcombe. First mentioned in 1346 and apparently abandoned by the end of the 16th century.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 432 900
Map Sheet:SX49SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBroadwoodwidger
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishBRATTON CLOVELLY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX49SW/63

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • DESERTED SETTLEMENT (Early Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Turton, S. D. + Weddell, P. J., 1989, An Archaeological Assessment of the Roadford to Northcombe Water Main, 4 (Report - Assessment). SDV13663.

The lost medieval settlement of Gatcombe, which appears to have been abandoned by the end of the 16c, may lie in this vicinity. First mentioned in a deed of 1346.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV13663Report - Assessment: Turton, S. D. + Weddell, P. J.. 1989. An Archaeological Assessment of the Roadford to Northcombe Water Main. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. 89.11. A4 Stapled + Digital. 4.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4699 - Assessment of Land adjacent to Lakeside, Roadford Lake

Date Last Edited:May 20 2010 2:18PM