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Summary

Earthworks of possible tree planting banks of a former post-medieval to 19th century orchard are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1948, at Great Collybeer, South Tawton.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• ORCHARD (Post Medieval to XIX - 1540 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Young, A., 2005, Transcriptions from Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme (NMP) project (Cartographic). SDV321540.

The transcriptions correspond to the grid reference for PRN166626.

Young, A. & Turner, S., 2005-2006, North Devon/Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme (NMP) project database records, PRN166626 (Interpretation). SDV358473.

Post medieval ridge and furrow associated with a small area of trees to the south of Great Collybeer, possibly an orchard, marked on the OS 1st Edition 1:2500 scale map. The site is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs (p1) and was digitally plotted during the National Mapping Programme. The features are sited within an area described as orchard in the Historic Landscape Characterisation for Devon.
Photograph reference:
1. RAF CPE/UK/2491 3381-2 11-MAR-1948

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV7455 - Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme

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