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Summary

Previously called 'Brook Cottage', dwelling appears to date to at least the early-mid 19th century, based on cartographic evidence, although it may be earlier.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• COTTAGE NON SPECIFIC (XVIII to XIX - 1800 AD to 1840 AD (Between))

Full description

Devon County Council, 1838-1848, Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848 (Cartographic). SDV349431.

One rectangular dwelling is depicted on the Tithe Map at this location.

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

The late 19th century historic map depicts 'Brook Cottage'; the cottage now has buildings adjoining at the northern end.

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

As the late 19th century historic map.

Grumley-Grennan, T. + Hardy, M., 2000, Gidleigh. A Dartmoor Village Past and Present, 123 (Monograph). SDV359347.

Donkeys Cottage (previously Brook Cottage) seems to have been built for employees on the Gidleigh estate in the early 19th century. Became known as Donkeys Corner in the later 20th century when the sisters Joy and Betty Whateley lived there as the young ponies and donkeys on the moor used to congregate in that sheltered corner near Moortown Gate.

Ordnance Survey, 2016, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV359352.

Depicted on the Modern mapping as Donkeys Corner. Buildings appear to match those shown on the historic mapping.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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