Exeter City Council

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Description:  The surface treatment of the lower section of Stepcote Hill (REN 1008) comprises a cobbled pavement with central gutter flanked by stepped ascents on each side. Pictorial sources show that this treatment has changed little since the early 19th century (Thomas 1995, 77; Gendall engraving), and, although clearly much repaired and replaced may well reflect a much older surfacing technique on this very steep hill (1 in 3); it is listed merely as ‘ancient’ (REN 1008). Slim clearance in the 1930s gravely reduced the stock of historic buildings on this street; many interesting glimpses are seen in the few drawings and photographs to survive (RENN 1729, 1864-7).

Extant: Yes

Country:  England

County:  Devon

District:  Exeter

Parish:  Exeter

Grid Reference:   SX917922

Map Reference:  [EPSG:27700] 291774, 92289

Period:  1300 - 1540, LATER MEDIEVAL CITY

Subject:  STREET

Identifiers: 
[ADS] Depositor Id: 11156.0
[ADS] Import RCN: ECHER11-11156.0

People Involved: 
[Publisher] Exeter City Council

Bibliographic References: 

• Endacott, S. (unknown) 'Stepcote Hill' in Bright Collection
• Glennie, A. (c.1827)
• Glennie, A. (c.1827) 'Stepcot Hill'
• Thomas, P. (1995) The Changing Face of Exeter, p. 79. Stroud.
• Department of the Environment (1974) List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: District of Exeter, p. 253. Department of the Environment.
• Thomas, P.D. (1977) Old Exeter, p. 54