Smith, S. and Rainbird, P. (2022). The Old Smithy, Battisborough Cross, Holbeton, Devon, (NGR SX 59887 48323), Results of historic building recording and an archaeological watching brief. Chicklade: AC Archaeology Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5284/1101763. Cite this using datacite

Title The title of the publication or report Title:	The Old Smithy, Battisborough Cross, Holbeton, Devon, (NGR SX 59887 48323), Results of historic building recording and an archaeological watching brief
Series The series the publication or report is included in Series:	AC archaeology Ltd
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DOI The DOI (digital object identifier) for the publication or report. DOI	https://doi.org/10.5284/1101763
Publication Type The type of publication - report, monograph, journal article or chapter from a book Publication Type:	Report (in Series)
Abstract The abstract describing the content of the publication or report Abstract:	An historic building record of the barn was prepared prior to redevelopment, and a watching brief was undertaken within the building during conversion. Historic mapping indicates that the building was constructed after 1842 and before 1887 as a smithy, replacing a cottage on a different footprint. The historic building identified two phases of construction within this period. No internal fixtures or features relating specifically to the smithy were present or observed; however, the location of a louvered roof vent would suggest that the larger west room was the workshop with the smaller east room perhaps used for storage. The building was altered in the early 20th century, and later 20th century when parts were used to house animals. The archaeological watching brief found that the interior floor levels of the main building were all modern and sat on the natural subsoil. No archaeological features, deposits or finds were observed. A small area of a possible former earthen floor surface was exposed in the former western extension. The historical records indicate that the building was also in use as a residence throughout the second half of the 19th century. Surprisingly, no material evidence for this use was observed, with no evidence for a fireplace or material remains indicating domestic occupation.
Author The authors of this publication or report Author:	Stella Smith Paul Rainbird
Publisher The publisher of the publication or report Publisher:	AC Archaeology Ltd
Year of Publication The year the book, article or report was published Year of Publication:	2022
Locations Any locations covered by the publication or report. This is not the place the book or report was published. Locations:	District: South Hams County: Devon Country: England Parish: Holbeton Grid Reference: 259886, 48322 (Easting, Northing)
Subjects / Periods Subjects / Periods associated with this record. Subjects / Periods:	BUILDING SURVEY (Event)
Identifiers Identifiers associated with the publication. These might include DOIs, site codes, Monument Identifiers etc. Identifiers:	OASIS Id: acarchae2-410903 Report id: ACD2415/2/0
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Created Date The date the record of the pubication was first entered Created Date:	10 Jan 2023

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