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| HER Number: | MDV70640 |
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| Name: | Post Medieval Wells and Pits, Paiges Lane, Barnstaple |
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Summary
Medieval and post medieval wells and rubbish pits were exposed during excavations between Paiges Lane and Holland Street.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 557 332 |
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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: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- North Devon District Council Rescue Archaeology Unit Site Code: ND102
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS53SE/176/4
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- WELL (XIV to XVIII - 1301 AD to 1800 AD (Between))
Full description
Miles, T., 19/07/1977, Holland Street Excavations. Progress Report (Report - Excavation). SDV344489.
Two wells of the 15th and 18th centuries were excavated in 1977. Many 15th, 16th and early 17th century rubbish pits were also exposed producing a large quantity of artefacts. The present plot boundaries appeared to respect those of the 15th century.
Miles, T., 1974, News Bulletin No. 2 (Article in Serial). SDV344486.
Unlined well and rubbish pits were exposed during excavations.
Miles, T., 1974, News Bulletin No. 3 (Article in Serial). SDV344487.
The stone buildings of circa 1400 had a well 4.27 metres deep which was filled about 1500. Two 18th century wells were also exposed. One of these was corbelled over with rough slabs of lcal stone supporting a pump base.
North Devon District Council Rescue Archaeology Unit, 1991, North Devon Archaeological Site Code Index, Site Code ND102 (Report - non-specific). SDV63429.
Exeter Archaeology, 2003, Barnstaple Castle Car Park Scheme: Phase 1: Archaeological Assessment, 21 (Report - Assessment). SDV319631.
A post medieval well was exposed during excavations in 1974 between Paiges Lane and Holland Street probably associated with the surrounding buildings.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV319631 | Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. Barnstaple Castle Car Park Scheme: Phase 1: Archaeological Assessment. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.62. A4 Stapled + Digital. 21. [Mapped feature: #46164 ] |
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| SDV344486 | Article in Serial: Miles, T.. 1974. News Bulletin No. 2. Barnstaple Excavations 1974: News Bulletin. 2. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
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| SDV344487 | Article in Serial: Miles, T.. 1974. News Bulletin No. 3. Barnstaple Excavations 1974: News Bulletin. 3. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
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| SDV344489 | Report - Excavation: Miles, T.. 19/07/1977. Holland Street Excavations. Progress Report. Barnstaple and North Devon Rescue Archaeology Committee Report. A4 Single Sheet + Digital. |
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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 ND102. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV70641 | Related to: Medieval Bell Pit, Paiges Lane, Barnstaple (Monument) |
| MDV12501 | Related to: Medieval Settlement, Paiges Lane, Barnstaple (Monument) |
| MDV54920 | Related to: Paiges Lane, Barnstaple (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV1378 - Barnstaple Castle Car Park Scheme Archaeological Assessment
| Date Last Edited: | Dec 5 2013 9:16AM |
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