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HER Number:MDV122484
Name:Limekiln, Mortehoe, Devon

Summary

Mid 19th century mapping suggests the presence of a lime kiln. Late 19th century maps do not show a kiln in the area.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 455 439
Map Sheet:SS44SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishMortehoe
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishMORTEHOE

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: ND

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • LIME KILN (XIX - 1838 AD to 1880 AD (Pre))

Full description

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

1838-48 Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments show plot number 249 named 'Kiln Field'

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

No kiln marked on Ordnance Survey 1880-90s First Edition map.

Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, 2582 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.

Limekiln shown on 1840 Tithe Apportionment and 1840 Tithe Map within plot No. 249 (Kiln Field). Not on Ordnance Survey 1889 map. Presumably same as 'kiln' marked on 1832 chart at approximately this location.

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. 2582.
SDV359954Cartographic: South West Heritage Trust. 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments. Tithe Map and Apportionment. Digital.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Sep 9 2021 12:46PM