Wootton, H. and Steinmetzer, M. F R. (2023). Archaeological monitoring and recording at Barnstaple Castle, Barnstaple, Devon. Oakford Archaeology: Oakford Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1109245. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Archaeological monitoring and recording at Barnstaple Castle, Barnstaple, Devon
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Series:		 Oakford Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 An archaeological watching brief was undertaken by Oakford Archaeology (OA) in April 2023 at Barnstaple Castle, Barnstaple, Devon (SS 5559 3330). The site lies in an area of high archaeological potential within Barnstaple Castle, a scheduled monument (SM 33062). A watching brief was maintained during works (Fig. 2, Pls. 1-4) during the hand-excavation of four small postholes associated with the installation of four sign-posts and repairs to the dry-stone walling previously recorded in 2015 by OA. The small-scale 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. Nothing of significance was found
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Author:		 H Wootton
Marc F R Steinmetzer ORCID icon
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Publisher:		 Oakford Archaeology
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Year of Publication:		 2023
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Parish: Barnstaple
County: Devon
District: North Devon
Country: England
Grid Reference: 255589, 133299 (Easting, Northing)
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WATCHING BRIEF (Event)
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OASIS Id: oakforda1-510918
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Created Date:		 07 Jul 2023