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HER Number:MDV110292
Name:Field Names, Halwell, Cornworthy

Summary

The possible location of a well is indicated by field names on the 19th century Tithe Map.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 843 558
Map Sheet:SX85NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishCornworthy
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishCORNWORTHY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • WELL (Unknown date)

Full description

Devon County Council, 1838-1848, Tithe Maps and Apportionments (Website). SDV349463.

Plot 873 on the Cornworthy Tithe Map is recorded as 'Halwell Orchard,' plot 874 is recorded as 'Little Holwell,' plot 875 is recorded as 'Halwell,' plot 807 is recorded as Great Holwell' and plot 806 is recorded as 'Holwell Meadow' within the Tithe Apportionment.


Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

Two springs are labelled.


Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.

Two springs are labelled.


Pink, F., 2014-2015, South Devon Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey Desk-Based Assessment (Interpretation). SDV357736.

There are a group of fields on the Cornworthy Tithe Map of 1844 that contain the element 'well' within their field names, and may indicate the presence of a well within the vicinity. Two springs are labelled within this area on both the First and Second Edition 25 inch Ordnance Survey maps.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV325644Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV349463Website: Devon County Council. 1838-1848. Tithe Maps and Apportionments. http://devon.gov.uk. Website. [Mapped feature: #69726 ]
SDV357736Interpretation: Pink, F.. 2014-2015. South Devon Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey Desk-Based Assessment. AC Archaeology Report. Digital.
Linked documents:1

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Apr 10 2015 1:03PM