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| HER Number: | MDV9106 |
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| Name: | Middle Almshouses, High Street, Totnes |
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Summary
The Middle Almshouses were located just above the East Gate on the north side of the High Street.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 802 604 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX86SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Totnes |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | TOTNES |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX86SW/53
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- ALMSHOUSE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD (Between))
Full description
Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, SX86SW26 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV350497.
Rea, C. F., 1923, Totnes in Bygone Days, 13 (Un-published). SDV337093.
Site of the Middle Almshouses. Visit in 1923 (Rea). Just above the arch of the East Gate on the north side of the High Street were the Middle Almshouses of which a rough water-colour sketch hangs in the council chamber. They are said to have been pulled down by Richard Savery who was mayor in 1590.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV337093 | Un-published: Rea, C. F.. 1923. Totnes in Bygone Days. Unknown. 13. [Mapped feature: #55851 ] |
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| SDV350497 | Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. SX86SW26. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Oct 31 2012 2:02PM |
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