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HER Number:MDV70644
Name:Castle Lane, Barnstaple

Summary

A causeway mentioned during excavations in the castle motte ditch by North Devon District Council. Castle Lane, shown on early maps, may have been a causeway.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 556 333
Map Sheet:SS53SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBarnstaple
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishBARNSTAPLE

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS53SE/439/1

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CAUSEWAY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD (Between))

Full description

Exeter Archaeology, 2003, Barnstaple Castle Car Park Scheme: Phase 1: Archaeological Assessment, 16 (Report - Assessment). SDV319631.

A causeway mentioned during excavations in the castle motte ditch by North Devon District Council. Castle Lane, shown on early maps, may have been a causeway.

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. 16. [Mapped feature: #46167 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV14592Related to: Barnstaple Castle (Monument)
MDV38780Related to: Tower Walk, Barnstaple (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV1378 - Barnstaple Castle Car Park Scheme Archaeological Assessment

Date Last Edited:Jul 14 2021 12:54PM