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HER Number:MDV110563
Name:Field Name, Clay Pit Langdon, Clyst St George

Summary

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

Location

Grid Reference:SX 979 886
Map Sheet:SX98NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishClyst St. George
DistrictEast Devon

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Prehistoric irregular, single ditched enclosure north west of Holly Tree Cottage

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CLAY PIT (Unknown date)

Full description

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

Plot 77 is recorded as 'Clay Pit Langdon' and plot 76 is recorded as 'Pit Langdon' within the Clyst St George Tithe Apportionment.


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

Plot 77 on the Clyst St George Tithe Map of 1839 is recorded as 'Clay Pit Langdon' and plot 76 is recorded as 'Pit Langdon' within the Tithe Apportionment. The field names indicate the presence of at least one pit within the vicinity, although no features are depicted within this location on either the Tithe Map or later First Edition 25 inch Ordnance Survey map.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV349463Website: Devon County Council. 1838-1848. Tithe Maps and Apportionments. http://devon.gov.uk. Website. [Mapped feature: #69994 ]
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 1:09PM