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Archaeological monitoring and recording at Barnstaple Castle, Devon |
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Oakford Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
An archaeological watching brief was undertaken by Oakford Archaeology between November 2014 and March 2015 during work at Barnstaple Castle, Devon. The site lies in an area of high archaeological potential within Barnstaple Castle, a scheduled monument (SM 33062). The work was therefore required by English Heritage (EH) as part of scheduled monument consent. The work comprised the hand excavation of two new paths, the reinstatement of a single erosion scar, and the rebuilding of two retaining walls. The work exposed the earthen core of the Norman Castle mound. No structural features were identified and there was a complete absence of dating evidence. The core material is predominantly soil-based, suggesting that it came from the surrounding motte ditch. The small nature of the works didn't permit the identification of major periods of construction, and it must therefore be assumed that the core deposits are roughly contemporary. |
Author: |
Marc F R Steinmetzer
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Oakford Archaeology
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Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Devon Historic Environment Record (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2015
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Barnstaple Catle |
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Devon |
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North Devon |
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BARNSTAPLE |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 255590, 133300 (Easting, Northing)
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01 Feb 2018 |