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HER Number:MDV9106
Name:Middle Almshouses, High Street, Totnes

Summary

The Middle Almshouses were located just above the East Gate on the north side of the High Street.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 802 604
Map Sheet:SX86SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishTotnes
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishTOTNES

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX86SW/53

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ALMSHOUSE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, SX86SW26 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV350497.


Rea, C. F., 1923, Totnes in Bygone Days, 13 (Un-published). SDV337093.

Site of the Middle Almshouses. Visit in 1923 (Rea). Just above the arch of the East Gate on the north side of the High Street were the Middle Almshouses of which a rough water-colour sketch hangs in the council chamber. They are said to have been pulled down by Richard Savery who was mayor in 1590.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV337093Un-published: Rea, C. F.. 1923. Totnes in Bygone Days. Unknown. 13. [Mapped feature: #55851 ]
SDV350497Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. SX86SW26. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Oct 31 2012 2:02PM