Monument record 4652 - Building foundations in garden at Ivy Cottage, Tiverton

<1> Various, Written Communication to the HER, 18/3/09 Miss Hardern (Written Communication). SCH3756.

Foundations of a substantial building uncovered during the laying of a new mains water pipeline in March 2009. A 6 foot deep trench was dug which revealed the remains of a building. Previously, cobbles and stone flags have been unearthed in flower beds of the garden of the current cottage which dates to the early 19th century. A sandstone kerb stone was also uncovered and metal beer barrel tap.

<2> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, 24/1/2013 Miss Hardern (Oral Communication). SCH2330.

Further report from the owner during a visit to the HER of more building remains in the garden of the property. In 2012 a stone step was uncovered in a vegetable patch with a brick floor below and brick wall foundations in front. In 2011 the remains of a boulder were uncovered close to the boundary with the property to the east. At various times pottery fragments have been uncovered including 17th century westerwald stoneware fragment, 17th and 18th/19th slipware dish fragments and very large fragments of 18th/19th century black glazed storage jar. (identified by J.Edwards 24/1/2013)