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HER Number:MDV106850
Name:Signal Station on Broad Down

Summary

Flag shown on early 19th century map may indicate a signal station.

Location

Grid Reference:SY 170 934
Map Sheet:SY19SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishSouthleigh
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishSOUTHLEIGH

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • SIGNAL STATION? (XVIII to XIX - 1701 AD to 1900 AD)

Full description

Exeter Archaeology, 2003-2004, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey, 341 (Archive - Survey). SDV351568.

Flag shown on Ordnance Survey 1806-7 surveyors' drawing (3 inch, number 45, part 3). Possible signal station?

Sources / Further Reading

SDV351568Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003-2004. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. Digital + Mixed Archive Material. 341. [Mapped feature: #2021 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Apr 29 2014 9:43AM