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HER Number:MDV114819
Name:Shelly Barns, South Zeal

Summary

Barns associated with Shelly House and Cottage. The larger of the two is the oldest and is depicted on the Tithe Map; the other (set back from the road) is thought to be late 19th / early 20th century in date. They serve as an important reminder of the village's agricultural past.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 653 935
Map Sheet:SX69SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishSouth Tawton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishSOUTH TAWTON

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Well preserved medieval burgage plots around South Zeal

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BARN (XVIII to XIX - 1800 AD to 1899 AD (Between))

Full description

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

Barn on the roadside is depicted on the Tithe Map.


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

Unchanged from the Tithe Map depiction.


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

The early 20th century historic map shows both barns.


Dartmoor National Park Authority, 2011, South Zeal Conservation Area Character Appraisal, 26, figure 25 (Report - Assessment). SDV359517.

Shelly barns: Unlisted
These barns are a reminder of the agricultural character that was hidden in much of the village. The prominent location makes them all the more important to the special character of Shelly.


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

Barns are depicted on the modern mapping.

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).
SDV349431Cartographic: Devon County Council. 1838-1848. Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Map. Digital.
SDV359352Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2016. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #74149 ]
SDV359517Report - Assessment: Dartmoor National Park Authority. 2011. South Zeal Conservation Area Character Appraisal. Dartmoor National Park Authority Report. Digital. 26, figure 25.

Associated Monuments

MDV33683Related to: Shelly Cottage, South Zeal (Building)
MDV33682Related to: Shelly House, South Zeal (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Apr 11 2016 3:05PM