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| HER Number: | MDV126030 |
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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 four coffins was found during the excavation of a soakaway pit on the south side of the church.
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 subterranean burial vault was discovered during the excavation of a soakaway pit. It was brick-built, circa 2.60 metres by 2.10 metres, with a shallow vaulted roof, 2.20 metres high. The long axis was orientated north-west to south-east. There was a blocked entrance in the west wall, with a stairwell or sunken access leading down to it. The remains of four coffins with coffin plates were observed inside. A soakaway trench was dug as an alternative to the pit.
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: #118654 ] |
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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 11 2019 12:08PM |
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