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| HER Number: | MDV55133 |
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| Name: | Medieval Pits at 45-46 High Street, Barnstaple |
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Summary
Evidence for medieval occupation in the form of pits or scoops containing sherds of medieval pottery were found during excavations at 45-46 High Street.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 557 334 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS53SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Barnstaple |
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| District | North Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BARNSTAPLE |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- North Devon District Council Rescue Archaeology Unit Site Code: Site 150
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS53SE/383/2
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- PIT (Early Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1750 AD (Between))
Full description
North Devon District Council Rescue Archaeology Unit, 1986, Interim Report on Small Sites Work, Barnstaple (Report - Interim). SDV90724.
Trench 1 excavated near the boundary wall of 46 High Street in Barnstaple revealed nine phases of use including small pits containing sherds of medieval pottery. An earlier feature may have been a slot for a beam.
Trench 2 revealed a layer of medieval pottery and a coin of William and Mary dated 1693. A wall was interpreted as part of the cottages known as Pugsley's Court shown on 19th century map. A well-built stone lined cesspit was also excavated. Several small earlier pits were cut into the natural surface.
North Devon District Council Rescue Archaeology Unit, 1991, North Devon Archaeological Site Code Index, Site 150 (Report - non-specific). SDV63429.
Excavation at 45-46 High Street in Barnstaple found evidence for occupation in the 12th and 13th centuries, recorded in the ceramic assemblage. No structural evidence was identified. Surviving archaeological features generally comprised pits or scoops cut into natural subsoil.
Weddell, P. J., 1992, Archaeological Assessment of CRS Redevelopment Site at 49-52 High Street, Barnstaple (Report - Assessment). SDV73610.
Archaeological deposits within frontage area destroyed by basements.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV63429 | Report - 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 150. [Mapped feature: #34825 ] |
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| SDV73610 | Report - Assessment: Weddell, P. J.. 1992. Archaeological Assessment of CRS Redevelopment Site at 49-52 High Street, Barnstaple. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. 92.52. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
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| SDV90724 | Report - Interim: North Devon District Council Rescue Archaeology Unit. 1986. Interim Report on Small Sites Work, Barnstaple. North Devon District Council Rescue Archaeology Unit Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV38821 | Related to: 45 High Street, Barnstaple (Building) |
| MDV66187 | Related to: Medieval Coin from 45 High Street, Barnstaple (Find Spot) |
| MDV38820 | Related to: Warehouse to rear of 45 High Street, Barnstaple (Building) |
Associated Finds
- FDV1370 - POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- FDV1371 - COIN (XVII - 1693 AD to 1694 AD)
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Mar 14 2013 9:59AM |
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