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| HER Number: | MDV55136 |
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| Name: | Medieval and Postmedieval Pits, High Street, Barnstaple |
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Summary
Excavations in 1988 along the frontages of 59-61 High Street revealed medieval and postmedieval pits with good pottery assemblages.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 557 334 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS53SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Barnstaple |
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| District | North Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BARNSTAPLE |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- North Devon District Council Rescue Archaeology Unit Site Code: ND127
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS53SE/507/1
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- PIT (Early Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1750 AD (Between))
Full description
North Devon District Council Rescue Archaeology Unit, 1991, North Devon Archaeological Site Code Index, Site Code ND127 (Report - non-specific). SDV63429.
High Street. Full excavation of three frontages in 1988. Medieval and post medieval pits found. Good pottery assemblages. Map object based on this source.
Weddell, P. J., 1992, Archaeological Assessment of CRS Redevelopment Site at 49-52 High Street, Barnstaple, 3 (Report - Assessment). SDV73610.
Excavations by North Devon Rescue Archaeology (ND127) at 59 and 62 High Street revealed similar results to those of 45-46 with little coherent stratification but with dating evidence for occupation in the 12th or 13th centuries. Map object based on this source.
Southwest Archaeology, 2013, Greater Barnstaple Area Project Database, Mapping Area 117 (Un-published). SDV351581.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV351581 | Un-published: Southwest Archaeology. 2013. Greater Barnstaple Area Project Database. Greater Barnstaple Area Project. Digital. Mapping Area 117. |
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| SDV63429 | Report - non-specific: North Devon District Council Rescue Archaeology Unit. 1991. North Devon Archaeological Site Code Index. North Devon District Council Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. Site Code ND127. |
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| SDV73610 | Report - Assessment: Weddell, P. J.. 1992. Archaeological Assessment of CRS Redevelopment Site at 49-52 High Street, Barnstaple. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. 92.52. A4 Stapled + Digital. 3. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds
- FDV5007 - POT (Early Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1750 AD)
Associated Events
- EDV4505 - Archaeological Assessment at 49-52 High Street, Barnstaple (Ref: 92.52)
| Date Last Edited: | Sep 26 2013 2:16PM |
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