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HER Number: | MDV33304 |
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Name: | Granite butter well at Moortown Farm, Gidleigh |
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Summary
19th century or earlier butter well approximately 50 meters south-west of Moortown Farmhouse, Gidleigh. It is a box-like structure constructed from large slabs of roughly-shaped granite, standing approximately 0.75 meters high with sides and flat roof made from single pieces. There is no evidence of any shelves around the inside of a doorway on the front.
Location
Grid Reference: | SX 664 890 |
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Map Sheet: | SX68NE |
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Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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Civil Parish | Gidleigh |
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District | West Devon |
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Ecclesiastical Parish | GIDLEIGH |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX68NE/214/1
- Old Listed Building Ref (II): 94706
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- BUTTER WELL (XVIII to XXI - 1800 AD to 2011 AD (Between))
Full description
English Heritage, 2011, National Heritage List for England (National Heritage List for England). SDV347072.
Butterwell. 19th century, maybe earlier. It is made of large slabs of roughly-shaped granite slabs. A box-like structure standing approximately 0.75 meters high with sides and flat roof made from single pieces. The north-east side (facing the road) is open at the bottom there is a piece across the front acting as a ledge with the stream from the spring flowing underneath it. There is no evidence of any shelves around the inside of a doorway on the front. Other details: LB UID: 94706.
Sources / Further Reading
SDV347072 | National Heritage List for England: English Heritage. 2011. National Heritage List for England. Website. [Mapped feature: #87817 ] |
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Associated Monuments
MDV33303 | Related to: Farmhouse at Moortown, Gidleigh (Building) |
MDV77444 | Related to: Moortown farmstead, Gidleigh (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
Date Last Edited: | Jun 13 2016 3:32PM |
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