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HER Number:MDV122524
Name:Field Called Great Walls, Georgeham, Devon

Summary

19th century field name, 'Great Walls', shown on mid 19th century mapping. Late 19th century maps show little change to the field boundaries, however it is unclear as to whether or not the field name still applies.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 442 401
Map Sheet:SS44SW
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

  • BOUNDARY WALL (XIX - 1838 AD to 1880 AD (Pre))

Full description

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

Field called 'Great Walls' (plot 944) shown on 1838-48 Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments.

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

Field boundaries appear to have stayed relatively the same, however it is unclear if field name is still applicable on Ordnance Survey 1880s-90s First Edition maps.

Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, 2541 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.

Field called 'Great Walls' on 1839 Tithe Apportionment and c. 1840 Tithe Map (plot No. 944). Name suggests possible former structure, or perhaps walled boundary.

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. 2541.
SDV359954Cartographic: South West Heritage Trust. 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments. Tithe Map and Apportionment. Digital. [Mapped feature: #112671 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Sep 2 2021 11:26AM