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Summary

Linear earthworks, interpreted as tree planting banks of a 19th century orchard which had been cleared of trees by the mid-20th century, are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1946 and 1955.

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, 1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1890, Devon County Council RAF/CPE/UK/1890 4176 10-DEC-1946 (Aerial Photograph). SDV169268.

Linear banks are visible as earthworks.

Royal Air Force, 1955, RAF/540/1625, RAF/540/1625 F21 88-89 24-MAY-1955 (Aerial Photograph). SDV351141.

Linear banks are visible as earthworks.

Hegarty, C., Knight, S. and Sims, R., 2019-2020, The South Devon Coast to Dartmoor Aerial Investigation and Mapping Survey. Area 2, Avon Valley to Plymouth (AI&M, formerly NMP) (Interpretation). SDV362982.

Parallel earthwork banks, circa 3m wide, are visible on aerial imagery taken in 1946 and 1955. The banks are closely spaced and are aligned across the contours of the northeast facing combe slope, occupying an area of approximately 0.07 hectares. The visible banks correspond with an orchard depicted in this location on the mid-19th century Parish Tithe Map, as well as on late 19th and early 20th century historic maps. It is moderately planted with trees in 1946, although has been almost completely cleared by 1955. An orchard in this location supports the interpretation that the earthworks are the remains of 19th century tree planting banks, the fruit trees having been established on the earthworks for increased soil depth and improved drainage. An additional earthwork bank to the immediate north may represent an associated feature. The earthworks are not clearly visible on the available aerial imagery after 1955 and their survival is uncertain.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV8098 - The South Devon Coast to Dartmoor Aerial Investigation and Mapping (formerly NMP) Survey, Area 2, Avon Valley to Plymouth (Ref: ACD2040)

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