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HER Number:MDV117640
Name:Farm building at Sowtontown, Peter Tavy

Summary

Building is depicted on the Tithe Map and appears to date to at least the early-mid 19th century, although has been altered since this time.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 513 762
Map Sheet:SX57NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishPeter Tavy
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishPETER TAVY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FARM BUILDING (XVIII to XIX - 1800 AD to 1840 AD (Between))

Full description

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

Tithe Map depicts an L-shaped building on this site, north-west of the original farmhouse.


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

The late 19th century historic map shows the building unchanged from the Tithe Map depiction, although the house has been replaced by this time.


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

Unchanged from the late 19th century historic map depiction.


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

The modern mapping shows the building has been slightly reduced in size; with the eastern wing now gone. Remaining structure is rectangular in shape.

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: #76949 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV117634Part of: Sowtontown Farm, Peter Tavy (Monument)
MDV117633Related to: Sowtontown Farmhouse, Peter Tavy (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Nov 29 2016 12:47PM