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HER Number:MDV557
Name:Sundial on Wall of St. Helen's Chapel, Croyde

Summary

Interesting early scratch dial with Saxon features on the south wall of the ruined chapel.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 443 389
Map Sheet:SS43NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishGeorgeham
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishGEORGEHAM

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS43NW/1/1

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • SUNDIAL (VIII to Late Medieval - 701 AD to 1539 AD (Between))

Full description

Crowley, J., 1957, Sundials in North Devon, 176 (Article in Serial). SDV273904.

Interesting early scratch dial with Saxon features on the south wall of ruined St Helen's Chapel at Croyde.


Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, No. 1126 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.

Interesting early scratch dial with saxon features on south wall of ruined st. Helen's chapel (part of cottage, site 1123) at croyde. Chapel remains/cottage is Listed building.


University of Southampton, 2018, North Devon Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey Desk-Based Assessment, No. 88 (Interpretation). SDV361978.

Interesting early scratch dial with Saxon features on the south wall of ruined St Helen's Chapel at Croyde.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV273904Article in Serial: Crowley, J.. 1957. Sundials in North Devon. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 89. A5 Hardback. 176. [Mapped feature: #35182 ]
SDV339712Report - 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. 1126.
SDV361978Interpretation: University of Southampton. 2018. North Devon Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey Desk-Based Assessment. RCZAS. Digital. No. 88.

Associated Monuments

MDV556Part of: St. Helen's Cottage and Chapel, Croyde (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Feb 10 2019 3:33PM