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Summary

Linear earthworks interpreted as tree planting banks of a 19th century orchard which has been cleared by the late 20th century are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1951.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• ORCHARD (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

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

An orchard is depicted in this location.

Royal Air Force, 1951, RAF/540/483, RAF/540/483 RS 4276-77 24-APR-1951 (Aerial Photograph). SDV352103.

Linear earthwork banks are visible.

Ordnance Survey, 1984, OS/84169 (Aerial Photograph). SDV361724.

The earthworks have likely been levelled following clearance of field boundaries here.

Hegarty, C., Knight, S. and Sims, R., 2018-2019, The South Devon Coast to Dartmoor Aerial Investigation and Mapping Survey. Area 1, Haldon Ridge to Dart Valley (Interpretation). SDV361305.

Parallel earthwork banks, circa 5m wide and east to west aligned, are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1951. The visible banks are closely spaced and occupy an area of approximately 0.35 hectares of level ground. The banks coincide with an orchard shown on the mid-19th century Parish Tithe Map. The presence of an orchard in this location supports the interpretation the earthworks represent possible 19th century tree planting banks, the fruit trees being established on the earthworks for increased soil depth and improved drainage. The orchard is part covered in trees in 1951, although has been completely cleared and the earthwork banks likely levelled by 1984.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV349431	Cartographic: Devon County Council. 1838-1848. Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Map. Digital.
SDV352103	Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1951. RAF/540/483. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). RAF/540/483 RS 4276-77 24-APR-1951. [Mapped feature: #116439 ]
SDV361305	Interpretation: Hegarty, C., Knight, S. and Sims, R.. 2018-2019. The South Devon Coast to Dartmoor Aerial Investigation and Mapping Survey. Area 1, Haldon Ridge to Dart Valley. Historic England Research Report. Digital.
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SDV361724	Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 1984. OS/84169. Ordnance Survey Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper).

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV7515 - The South Devon Coast to Dartmoor Aerial Investigation and Mapping (formerly NMP) Survey (Ref: ACD1748)

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