Title: |
The Chapel Lower Alsworthy Farm Bradworthy Devon Results of a Desk-Based Assessment and Archaeological Building Recording |
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South West Archaeology Ltd. unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
A programme of building recording and desk-based research was undertaken by South West Archaeology on a chapel at Lower Alsworthy Farm. The origins of the chapel at remain uncertain but the roof structure of the existing building dates to the 15th century. However, entry 159 in the Torre Abbey Cartulary demonstrates that a chapel existed here by, at the latest, the mid-14th century. The existing rectangular single-cell building has undergone a substantial amount of repair and/or rebuilding work, but it still retains elements of the primary build and traces of its ecclesiastical architecture. Three of the moulded arch-braced roof-trusses, which were once embellished with carved bosses, survive, and the apparent join in the stonework of the west wall may indicate the presence of a former priest's dwelling to the west of the chapel, where a small building stood until the 1970s. Like others of its kind, the chapel at Alsworthy was transferred to agricultural use after the Reformation, but it managed to retain important elements from its earlier days. |
Author: |
Terry Green
C Humphreys
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Publisher: |
South West Archaeology Ltd.
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Devon Historic Environment Record (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2010
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Locations: |
Site: |
Lower Alsworthy Farm |
Parish: |
BRADWORTHY |
District: |
Torridge |
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Devon |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 229400, 111770 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
southwes1-63461 |
OBIB: |
report no.100803 |
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Note: |
A4 comb bound
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Created Date: |
24 Nov 2016 |