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Summary

Ridges made for improved drainage and soil depth within orchards of probable 19th century date were visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s and 1950s as earthwork banks in plots south of the former Teignmouth Road, south-east of Ware Cross, Kingsteignton. The earthworks have been destroyed.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• ORCHARD (Post Medieval to XX - 1540 AD to 1946 AD (Between))

Full description

South West Heritage Trust, 1838-1848, Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments (Cartographic). SDV359954.

The plots in which the banks are visible are listed as Plot 1152 Orchard and Plot 1154 Nick Budds Orchard.

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

The plots are depicted as orchards.

Royal Air Force, 1946, RAF/106G/UK/1412, RAF/106G/UK/1412 RS 4003-4004 13-APR-1946 (Aerial Photograph). SDV352504.

Parallel linear banks are visible as earthworks.

Royal Air Force, 1950, RAF/541/520, RAF/541/520 3031-3032 13-MAY-1950 (Aerial Photograph). SDV352112.

Parallel linear banks are visible as earthworks.

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 (AI&M) (Interpretation). SDV361305.

Parallel ridges were visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1946. The closely spaced banks were 5 to 6 metres wide and aligned obliquely cross-contour. They are interpreted as banks made to enhance drainage and provide additional depth of soil within orchards.
The plots in which the banks were visible are depicted as orchards on the Tithe Map for Kingsteignton (Plot 1152 Orchard, Plot 1154 Nick Budds Orchard) and the Ordnance Survey 25-inch first edition map. The banks were therefore probably created prior to circa 1840. The plot remained lightly planted in 1950. The orchards were cleared for road improvements and the banks destroyed.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179	Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV352112	Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1950. RAF/541/520. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). RAF/541/520 3031-3032 13-MAY-1950.
SDV352504	Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946. RAF/106G/UK/1412. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). RAF/106G/UK/1412 RS 4003-4004 13-APR-1946. [Mapped feature: #116533 ]
SDV359954	Cartographic: South West Heritage Trust. 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments. Tithe Map and Apportionment. Digital.
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 (AI&M). Historic England Research Report. Digital.
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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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