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HER Number:MDV119605
Name:Trackway north-east of Yellam, Chagford

Summary

Depicted on the Tithe Map, only the very south-eastern end of this trackway survives.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 716 871
Map Sheet:SX78NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishChagford
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishCHAGFORD

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Remains of a trackway south-east of Great Weeke Farm with possible medieval origins

Other References/Statuses

  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • TRACKWAY (Early Medieval to XIX - 1066 AD to 1840 AD (Between))

Full description

South West Heritage Trust, 1838-1848, Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments (Cartographic). SDV359954.

Trackway depicted on the Tithe map; 2350.1 on the Apportionment; 'Lane to Burns Hill'.


Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

The late 19th century historic map shows parts of the lane still depicted, although the north-western end is no longer in use, but can be traced by the tree-line depicted on the map.


Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.

Track is partially shown on the early 20th century map.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV325644Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV359954Cartographic: South West Heritage Trust. 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments. Tithe Map and Apportionment. Digital. [Mapped feature: #78871 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 4 2017 2:18PM