Excavations at Tamworth Castle, 1972 and 1974

Author

McNeill, T. E.

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Transactions - South Staffordshire Archaeological and Historical Society. 1987, Vol. 29, p. 1-54, 38 ill.; plans

ISSN

0457-7817

Abstract (en)

Reports excavations in bailey and gatehouse area of castle, built by Robert the Despencer under William I. Gatehouse appears flanked by buildings of some importance. Dating scheme proposed : gatehouse constructed 1250s to 1270s, inner causeway early 14th c., outer causeway and bridge ca.1500, destruction of gatehouse and building of Bull Inn 1715/30. Much evidence for local crafts of potting and cobbling obtained, especially from ditch fill.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 300-1400 -- Architecture and excavations -- United Kingdom
• Castles
• Great Britain
• Excavations
• castle||Tamworth (GBR)
• Despenser, Robert le, 11th c.
• William I, king of England, ca.1027-1087
• Pottery
• Shoes
• 1000-1800
• Archaeological finds

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 300-1400 -- Architecture et fouilles -- Royaume-Uni
• Château fort
• Grande-Bretagne
• Fouilles
• castle||Tamworth (GBR)
• Despenser, Robert le, 11~e s.
• William I, roi d'Angleterre, v.1027-1087
• Poterie
• Chaussure
• 1000-1800
• Trouvaille

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19920401-00421076

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