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| HER Number: | MDV126029 |
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| Name: | Burial vault in St Andrew's Churchyard, Halberton |
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Summary
A burial vault containing the remains of 4 or 5 leather-covered metal-studded coffins was discovered below the pathway to the south porch of the church during resurfacing works.
Location
| Grid Reference: | ST 005 128 |
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| Map Sheet: | ST01SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Halberton |
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| District | Mid Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | HALBERTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- BURIAL VAULT (XV to XIX - 1401 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Dyer, M., 1998, Archaeological Observtion at St Andrew's Church, Halberton (Report - Watching Brief). SDV339470.
A burial vault was discovered under the pathway to the south porch of the church during resurfacing works. It was brick-built, circa 2.80 metres by 2.30 metres, with a shallow vaulted roof. The long axis was orientated north-south. The interior was rendered and whitewashed. The remains of 4 or 5 leather-covered metal-studded coffins were seen inside. An entrance to the vault in the west side had been bricked up.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV339470 | Report - Watching Brief: Dyer, M.. 1998. Archaeological Observtion at St Andrew's Church, Halberton. Exeter Archaeology Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. [Mapped feature: #118653 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV1486 | Related to: St Andrew's Parish Church, Halberton (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV8117 - Watching brief at Halberton Church
| Date Last Edited: | Jul 12 2019 9:30AM |
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