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HER Number:MDV38759
Name:Medieval Buildings in Rackford Lane, Barnstaple

Summary

Evidence for a multi-phase medieval court and building and also for a post medieval tannery recorded during an excavation in Rackfield Lane in 1987.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 557 335
Map Sheet:SS53SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBarnstaple
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishBARNSTAPLE

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • North Devon District Council Rescue Archaeology Unit Site Code: Site 20
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS53SE/398

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BUILDING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD (Between))
  • TANNERY (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1750 AD)

Full description

North Devon District Council Rescue Archaeology Unit, 1991, North Devon Archaeological Site Code Index, Site 20 (Report - non-specific). SDV63429.

Evidence for a multi-phase medieval court and building and a post medieval tannery recorded during an excavation in Rackfield Lane in 1987. The 19th century standing buildings were also surveyed.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV63429Report - non-specific: North Devon District Council Rescue Archaeology Unit. 1991. North Devon Archaeological Site Code Index. North Devon District Council Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. Site 20. [Mapped feature: #22853 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV4488Related to: Priory of St Mary Magdalene, Barnstaple (Monument)
MDV20768Related to: Rackfield Tannery, Barnstaple (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Mar 8 2013 3:47PM