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HER Number:MDV21556
Name:Great Torrington Anchorite Cell

Summary

Anchorite cell at Great Torrington recorded in 14th to 15th centuries.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 490 190
Map Sheet:SS41NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishGreat Torrington
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishGREAT TORRINGTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS41NE/81

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • HERMITAGE (RELIGIOUS) (XIV to XV - 1349 AD to 1419 AD (Between))

Full description

Clay, R. M., 1914, Untitled Source, 212 (Monograph). SDV23410.


Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1953, SS41NE18 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV3982.

Clay records that an anchorite cell is listed at Great Torrington; dated 1395-1419.


Bristol and Region Archaeological Services, 2006, Archaeological Desk-based Assessment of Land at Rolle Road Industrial Estate, Great Torrington, 8 (Report - Assessment). SDV339538.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV23410Monograph: Clay, R. M.. 1914. Hermits and Anchorites of England. Unknown. 212.
SDV339538Report - Assessment: Bristol and Region Archaeological Services. 2006. Archaeological Desk-based Assessment of Land at Rolle Road Industrial Estate, Great Torrington. Bristol and Region Archaeological Services Report. 1637/2006. A4 Stapled + Digital. 8.
SDV3982Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1953. SS41NE18. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4315 - Archaeological Assessment of Land at Rolle Road Industrial Estate

Date Last Edited:May 16 2008 2:40PM