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Summary

A jetty and slipway are visible as structures on aerial photographs of 1946 onwards, on the northeast bank of the Exe Estuary, Topsham.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• JETTY (XX - 1901 AD to 2000 AD (Between))

Full description

Royal Air Force, 1941, RAF/GHQ/122, RAF/GHQ/122 V 03-04 18-MAY-1941 (Aerial Photograph). SDV352707.

The jetty and slipway are not visible.

Royal Air Force, 1946, RAF/106G/UK/1412, RAF/106G/UK/1412 RS 4259-60 13-APR-1946 (Aerial Photograph). SDV352504.

The jetty and slipway are visible as structures.

Royal Air Force, 1947, RAF 230/CAL/UK/5, NMR SX9688/5 RAF 30092/SO-224 15-AUG-1947 (Aerial Photograph). SDV351455.

The jetty and slipway are visible as structures.

Royal Air Force, 1955, RAF/540/1649, RAF/540/1649 F21 041-42 25-JUN-1955 (Aerial Photograph). SDV354831.

The jetty and slipway have been completely removed.

Hegarty, C. + Knight, S. + Sims, R., 2013-2014, South Devon Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey National Mapping Programme Project (Interpretation). SDV351146.

A jetty and slipway are visible as structures on aerial photographs of 1946 onwards, on the northeast bank of the Exe Estuary, Topsham. The two adjacent, parallel structures are both northeast to southwest aligned and extend out into Mean High Water. The jetty measures approximately 50m in length and is visible as a raised, level structure constructed on possible upright posts. The slipway to the southeast measures approximately 17m in length and comprises two individual parallel rails sloping gently down into Mean High Water. The structures appear to be associated with a range of temporary structures to the northeast within a rectangular plot and possibly part of a light industrial unit or boat repair yard. The jetty and slipway, and associated structures further inland, were constructed sometime after 1941 and have been completely removed by 1955, although elements of both the slipway and jetty may survive.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV351146	Interpretation: Hegarty, C. + Knight, S. + Sims, R.. 2013-2014. South Devon Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey National Mapping Programme Project. AC Archaeology Report. Digital.
	Linked documents:1
SDV351455	Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1947. RAF 230/CAL/UK/5. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). NMR SX9688/5 RAF 30092/SO-224 15-AUG-1947.
SDV352504	Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946. RAF/106G/UK/1412. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). RAF/106G/UK/1412 RS 4259-60 13-APR-1946. [Mapped feature: #64998 ]
SDV352707	Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1941. RAF/GHQ/122. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). RAF/GHQ/122 V 03-04 18-MAY-1941.
SDV354831	Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1955. RAF/540/1649. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). RAF/540/1649 F21 041-42 25-JUN-1955.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV6127 - Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey National Mapping Programme (NMP) for South-West England - South Coast Devon (Ref: ACD618)

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