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HER Number:MDV4502
Name:Pig Market, Castle Street, Barnstaple

Summary

An early wooden lintel of the door to the old pig market (1582) has been retained in the town.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 556 332
Map Sheet:SS53SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBarnstaple
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishBARNSTAPLE

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS53SE/124

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • MARKET (XV to Post Medieval - 1401 AD to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Lomas, J., 1967, The Old doors and Doorways of Barnstaple, 47 (Article in Serial). SDV85818.

An early wood lintel from the door to the old pig market (1582), which was situated in Castle Street, has been retained in the town. Exact location unknown.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, Barnstaple Castle Car Park Scheme: Phase 1: Archaeological Assessment, 20 (Report - Assessment). SDV319631.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV319631Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. Barnstaple Castle Car Park Scheme: Phase 1: Archaeological Assessment. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.62. A4 Stapled + Digital. 20.
SDV85818Article in Serial: Lomas, J.. 1967. The Old doors and Doorways of Barnstaple. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 99. Paperback Volume. 47. [Mapped feature: #27074 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV1378 - Barnstaple Castle Car Park Scheme Archaeological Assessment

Date Last Edited:Nov 28 2012 10:10AM