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HER Number:MDV110293
Name:Field Names, Barrow, Cornworthy

Summary

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

Location

Grid Reference:SX 849 554
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

  • BARROW (Early Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC to 701 BC (Between))

Full description

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

Plot 927 is recorded as 'Barrow Orchard' and plot 932 is recorded as 'Barrow' within the Cornworthy Tithe Apportionment.


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

Plot 927 on the Cornworthy Tithe Map of 1844 is recorded as 'Barrow Orchard' and plot 932 is recorded as 'Barrow' within the Tithe Apportionment. The field names indicate the presence of a barrow within the vicinity.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV349463Website: Devon County Council. 1838-1848. Tithe Maps and Apportionments. http://devon.gov.uk. Website. [Mapped feature: #69727 ]
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:May 6 2015 7:59AM