Currie, C. K. (2000). Archaeological recording of garden features at Shilston Barton, Modbury, Devon. CKC Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1006864. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Archaeological recording of garden features at Shilston Barton, Modbury, Devon
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Series:		 CKC Archaeology unpublished report series
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Number of Pages:		 53
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Abstract:		 One of the main foci of the design was a triple arched building built over a series of springs at the head of the Shilston Valley. This was interpreted as a grotto and water theatre with two clear phases in its design. The earliest appeared to represent a rare 'water theatre', a terrace revetment wall decorated by various water displays eminating from within and behind it. Also associated with this wall was an artificial tunnel or 'cave' leading to a well served by springs. The second phase of the grotto was represented by a triple arched vaulted structure. This type of frontage was common in the early 18th century. It seemed that the grotto had been extended (on stylistic grounds) in keeping with garden fashion. The grotto building is considered to be an exceptional example of its kind, and is perhaps unique in the United Kingdom in clearly demonstrating two important stages in grotto development.[Au(abr)]
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Author:		 Christopher K Currie
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Publisher:		 CKC Archaeology
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Year of Publication:		 2000
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Site: Shilston Barton
County: Devon
District: South Hams
Parish: MODBURY
Country: England
Grid Reference: 267400, 53600 (Easting, Northing)
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POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) ORNAMENTAL FOUNTAIN (Monus)
Early 18th Century (Auto Detected Temporal)
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Note:		 Date Of Issue From: 2000 Date Of Coverage From: 01 Date Of Coverage To: 01 Editorial Expansion: Site name: SHILSTON BARTON, MODBURY
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Investigation type: Evaluation
District: South Hams
Monument: GARDEN FEATURE. Post-medieval (1540-1901), GROTTO. Post-medieval (1540-1901), WALLED GARDEN. Post-medieval (1540-1901), [finds]. Post-medieval (1540-1901)
Ngr: SX67405361
Parish: Modbury
Postcode: PL210TW
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Created Date:		 18 Aug 2017