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HER Number:MDV58128
Name:Churchyard at St. Mary's Church, Walkhampton

Summary

Archaeological monitoring of excavation of trench for electricity cable beneath existing access path from gate to porch revealed previous disturbance. No trace of wall or building foundations identified.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 536 701
Map Sheet:SX57SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishWalkhampton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWALKHAMPTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SX57SW85
  • National Record of the Historic Environment: 1060445
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57SW/44/4

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CHURCHYARD (Unknown date)

Full description

Fletcher, M. J., 1996, Archaeological Monitoring at St. Mary the Virgin, Walkhampton (Report - Watching Brief). SDV241453.

(26/02/1996 + 28/02/1996) Archaeological monitoring of excavation of trench for electricity cable beneath existing access path from gate to porch revealed previous disturbance. No trace of wall or building foundations identified.
SX 53627020. St Mary the Virgin church, Walkhampton.
A watching brief on a pipe trench excavated along the access path to the church revealed disarticulated human bone but no trace of wall or building foundations.
A report is deposited in the archive.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV241453Report - Watching Brief: Fletcher, M. J.. 1996. Archaeological Monitoring at St. Mary the Virgin, Walkhampton. Martin Fletcher Report. A4 Stapled + Digital.

Associated Monuments

MDV2328Part of: Church of St Mary, Walkhampton (Building)
MDV128979Related to: Walkhampton Church Way (Monument)

Associated Finds

  • FDV7674 - HUMAN REMAINS (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1540 AD to 1901 AD)

Associated Events

  • EDV8434 - Watching brief on electricity cable beneath path St Mary Church, Walkhampton

Date Last Edited:Oct 19 2021 1:17PM