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HER Number:MDV122631
Name:Field Called Rabbit Warren, Georgeham, Devon

Summary

19th century field name, Rabbit Warren, appears on 19th century tithe mapping suggesting the presence of a rabbit warren nearby. No warren was identified and it is unclear if the field name still applies on late 19th century mapping.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 452 412
Map Sheet:SS44SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishGeorgeham
Civil ParishMortehoe
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishGEORGEHAM
Ecclesiastical ParishMORTEHOE

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: ND

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • RABBIT WARREN (XIX - 1838 AD to 1880 AD)

Full description

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

Field called 'Rabbit Warren' appears on 1838-48 Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments suggest the presence of a rabbit warren in the area.

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

It is unclear if the field name still applies on Ordnance Survey 1880s-90s First Edition Mapping. No rabbit warrens were identified.

Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, 2576 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.

'Rabbit Warren' on 1839 Tithe Apportionment and c. 1840 Tithe Map (plot No. 1611).

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. 2576.
SDV359954Cartographic: South West Heritage Trust. 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments. Tithe Map and Apportionment. Digital. [Mapped feature: #112837 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Mar 2 2022 8:15AM