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HER Number:MDV116358
Name:Watermeadow System Near Widworthy Mill, Widworthy

Summary

Ditches relating to a watermeadow system near Widworthy Mill are visible on an aerial photograph dating to 1947.

Location

Grid Reference:SY 216 996
Map Sheet:SY29NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishWidworthy
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWIDWORTHY

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthworks of former water (catch)meadow, south- west of Widworthy Mill

Other References/Statuses

  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • DITCH (Unknown date)

Full description

Exeter Archaeology, 2003-2004, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey, Site No. 868 (Archive - Survey). SDV351568.

Ditches to west, south and east of Widworthy Mill visible on 1947 Aerial Photograph. Possibly for drainage, but at least some are part of a watermeadow system. 2 meadows called Higher/Lower Water Leaze on Tithe Map/Tithe Apportionment may be related to such a system (Tithe Apportionment Nos 60 & 59 at SY 2157 9978, & SY 2175 9987).

Sources / Further Reading

SDV351568Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003-2004. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. Digital + Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 868. [Mapped feature: #3418 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV118283Related to: Catch Meadow south-west of Widworthy Mill (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:May 31 2019 3:08PM