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HER Number:MDV70641
Name:Medieval Bell Pit, Paiges Lane, Barnstaple

Summary

A late medieval bell casting pit was exposed during excavations in 1974 between Paiges Lane and Holland Street.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 557 332
Map Sheet:SS53SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBarnstaple
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishBARNSTAPLE

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • North Devon District Council Rescue Archaeology Unit Site Code: ND102
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS53SE/176/5

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BELL CASTING PIT (XIV to XVI - 1400 AD to 1540 AD (Between))

Full description

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 late medieval bell casting pit was exposed during excavations in 1974 between Paiges Lane and Holland Street, probably associated with the surrounding buildings.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV319631Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. Barnstaple Castle Car Park Scheme: Phase 1: Archaeological Assessment. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.62. A4 Stapled + Digital. 21. [Mapped feature: #46165 ]
SDV63429Report - 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.

Associated Monuments

MDV54920Related to: Paiges Lane, Barnstaple (Monument)
MDV70640Related to: Post Medieval Wells and Pits, Paiges Lane, Barnstaple (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV1378 - Barnstaple Castle Car Park Scheme Archaeological Assessment

Date Last Edited:Dec 5 2013 9:18AM

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