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HER Number:MDV75118
Name:Castle Hill and Lower Castle, Babbacombe, Alwington

Summary

Nineteenth century field names suggestive of an earthwork.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 400 257
Map Sheet:SS42NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishAlwington
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishALWINGTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • EARTHWORK? (XV to XIX - 1500 AD to 1840 AD (Between))

Full description

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

Field called 'Castle Hill' and 'Lower Castle Hill' on 1837 Tithe Apportionment and 1838 Tithe Map (plot Nos 207, 213) at SS40132567 and SS40002572. Several boundaries since removed. Name suggests earthwork. Other details: 2436.

Sources / Further Reading

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.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:May 15 2019 12:30PM