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HER Number:MDV122416
Name:Field Called Beacon Close, Braunton, Devon

Summary

Early 19th century field name suggesting the presence of a beacon. No further evidence of a beacon has been detected in the immediate area. Late 19th century mapping shows that the field has been divided into two fields, and it is unclear if the field name still applies.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 452 384
Map Sheet:SS43NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBraunton
Civil ParishGeorgeham
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishGEORGEHAM
Ecclesiastical ParishBRAUNTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: ND

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BEACON (XIX - 1838 AD to 1880 AD)

Full description

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

Field named 'Beacon Close' (plot 27) shown on 1838-48 Tithe maps.

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

The field appears to have been divided in two. It is unclear as to whether or not the name 'Beacon Close' is still applicable on Ordnance Survey 1880s-90s First Edition mapping.

Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, 2560 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.

Field called 'Beacon Close' on 1840 Tithe Apportionment and 1840 Tithe Map (plot No. 27). No further evidence of beacon identified. May have been of medieval or post medieval date.

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. 2560.
SDV359954Cartographic: South West Heritage Trust. 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments. Tithe Map and Apportionment. Digital. [Mapped feature: #112440 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Mar 2 2022 8:15AM