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| HER Number: | MDV49497 |
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| Name: | Cannon Ball found at Burscott, Clovelly |
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Summary
Cannon ball found in a garden at Burscott.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 314 242 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS32SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Clovelly |
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| District | Torridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | CLOVELLY |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS32SW/67
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FINDSPOT (XVI to XIX - 1501 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Ellis, S., 1987, Down a Cobbled Street; the Story of Clovelly, 63 (Monograph). SDV341394.
Visited 1935. Mr Godwin of Burscott, while digging his neighbour's garden, found a 4.5 pound cannon ball, 3 inches in diam, which fits the muzzle of the cannons of Clovelly Quay. Map object approximate, based on this source, exact location unknown.
Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, No. 264 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV339712 | Report - Assessment: Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J.. 2007. The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report. Exeter Archaeology Report. 06.22 (rev.1). A4 Stapled + Digital. No. 264. |
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| SDV341394 | Monograph: Ellis, S.. 1987. Down a Cobbled Street; the Story of Clovelly. Down a Cobbled Street; the Story of Clovelly. Photocopy + Digital. 63. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds
- FDV4175 - CANNON BALL (XVI to XIX - 1501 AD to 1900 AD)
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Mar 5 2021 1:40PM |
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