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HER Number:MDV70647
Name:Medieval Pit, Castle Green

Summary

A medieval pit containing bone, charcoal and four sherds of 13th- to 15th century pottery, was exposed during a watching brief on Castle Green.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 555 333
Map Sheet:SS53SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBarnstaple
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishBARNSTAPLE

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS53SE/416/1
  • Old Listed Building Ref (II)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

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

A medieval pit was exposed during a watching brief on Castle Green by exeter archaeology. The pit had been disturbed by the building of Castle Lodge but contained bone, charcoal and four sherds of 13th- to 15th century medieval pottery.

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.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Apr 30 2013 11:43AM