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HER Number:MDV122371
Name:Leaden Gate, Georgeham, Devon

Summary

A cluster of fields containing the name 'Leaden Gate' shown on early 19th century mapping. Mid 20th century aerial photographs show that development started to the west of the cluster and expanded, reiterated by early 21st century mapping and aerial photographs.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 440 389
Map Sheet:SS43NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishGeorgeham
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishGEORGEHAM

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: ND

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • GATE (XIX to Mid 20th Century - 1838 AD to 1946 AD (Pre))

Full description

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

Cluster of 9 fields containing the name 'Leaden Gate' shown on 1838-48 Tithe Map.

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

The same cluster of fields are also visible on Ordnance Survey 1880s-90s First Edition Mapping.

Royal Air Force, 1946 - 1949, Royal Air Force Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph). SDV342938.

Development has begun in the fields furthest west as shown on 1946-49 Royal Air Force Aerial Photographs.

Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, 2532 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.

Cluster of 9 fields containing the words 'Leaden Gate' on 1839 Tithe Apportionment and c. 1840 Tithe Map to North and South of road. Name suggests gate, but nature unknown. Much of area now developed. House to South of road called Leadengate House on modern map.

Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC, 2015-2017, 2015-2017 Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph). SDV361462.

The cluster of fields are mostly fully developed on 2015-17 aerial photographs.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV339712Report - Assessment: Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J.. 2007. The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report. Exeter Archaeology Report. 06.22 (rev.1). A4 Stapled + Digital. 2532.
SDV342938Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946 - 1949. Royal Air Force Aerial Photographs. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Digital).
SDV359954Cartographic: South West Heritage Trust. 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments. Tithe Map and Apportionment. Digital. [Mapped feature: #112334 ]
SDV361462Aerial Photograph: Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC. 2015-2017. 2015-2017 Aerial Photographs. Bluesky International Ltd/Getmapping PLC. Photograph (Digital).

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 19 2021 10:39AM