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HER Number:MDV55110
Name:Graffiti on a Tree at Totnes Castle

Summary

Graffiti on a tree at Totnes Castle inscribed by Italian Prisoners of War

Location

Grid Reference:SX 800 605
Map Sheet:SX86SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishTotnes
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishTOTNES

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX86SW/20/4

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • GRAFFITI (World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD (Between))

Full description

Fitch, E., 1996, Untitled Source (Personal Comment). SDV343218.

There is a tree in the grounds of Totnes Castle that has been inscribed by Italian Prisoners of War "prigioneri di guerra. " followed by names. Map object also based on this source.


Dick, A. M., 1996, Untitled Source (Personal Comment). SDV343219.

Graffiti clearly visible in 1996 at a height of approximately 2 metres. Slides in HER.


Green, T., 2008, North Gate Lodge, Castle Street, Totnes: Results of an Archaeological Desk-Based Study, 30 (Report - Assessment). SDV342884.


Ordnance Survey, 2013, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV350786.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV342884Report - Assessment: Green, T.. 2008. North Gate Lodge, Castle Street, Totnes: Results of an Archaeological Desk-Based Study. Southwest Archaeology Report. 060915. A4 Stapled + Digital. 30.
SDV343218Personal Comment: Fitch, E.. 1996.
SDV343219Personal Comment: Dick, A. M.. 1996.
SDV350786Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2013. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #34816 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV9063Part of: Totnes Castle (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4545 - Assessment of Northgate Lodge, Castle Street, Totnes

Date Last Edited:Jan 8 2013 9:33AM

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