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HER Number:MDV64021
Name:Beeboles at Monks Walk, Cullompton

Summary

Beeboles recorded in a south facing garden wall. Of the 12 original recesses, only four remain.

Location

Grid Reference:ST 021 073
Map Sheet:ST00NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishCullompton
DistrictMid Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishCULLOMPTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • International Bee Research Association: 557
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: ST00NW/124

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BEE BOLE (XVII - 1601 AD (Between) to 1700 AD (Between))

Full description

Walker, P. + Ogden, R. B., 1995, Bee Boles and Other Bee Keeping Structures in Devon, 117 (Article in Serial). SDV2631.

Presence of bee bole structure at Monk's Walk, Fore Street. International Bee Research Association No 557.

Morton, R., 2007, Land at Station Road Cullompton, Devon. Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment for Tesco Stores Ltd, 17 (Report - Assessment). SDV338659.

International Bee Research Association, 2008, International Bee Research Association (Website). SDV341319.

Originally 12 bee boles, only four remaining, in south facing garden wall at Monks Walk, to the rear of 21 Fore Street. Date of construction 1600s; condition fair; shape and dimensions given. Land formerly belonged to the parish church.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV2631Article in Serial: Walker, P. + Ogden, R. B.. 1995. Bee Boles and Other Bee Keeping Structures in Devon. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 127. A5 Paperback. 117.
SDV338659Report - Assessment: Morton, R.. 2007. Land at Station Road Cullompton, Devon. Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment for Tesco Stores Ltd. Cotswold Archaeology Report. 07059. A4 Stapled + Digital. 17.
SDV341319Website: International Bee Research Association. 2008. International Bee Research Association. http://www.ibra.org.uk. Printout + Digital. [Mapped feature: #97499 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4242 - Desk-based Assessment of Land at Station Road, Cullompton, Devon

Date Last Edited:Jan 18 2023 11:14AM