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HER Number:MDV12825
Name:Butter well near Furzetor Farm, Walkhampton

Summary

A small granite well structure built into the bank of stream. Possibly a butter well. Entrance obscured by moss and bramble but well constructed chamber situated on south side of stream.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 543 717
Map Sheet:SX57SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishWalkhampton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWALKHAMPTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57SW/46

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BUTTER WELL (Unknown date)

Full description

Greeves, T. A. P., 1981, Butter well (Worksheet). SDV277305.

(17/06/1981) A small granite well structure built into the bank of stream. Possibly a butter well.

Agricultural Development Advisory Service, 1995, Underground chamber (Report - Survey). SDV277304.

(14/02/1995) Underground chamber. Entrance obscured by moss and bramble but well constructed chamber situated on south side of stream.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV277304Report - Survey: Agricultural Development Advisory Service. 1995. Underground chamber. Agricultural Development Advisory Service (ADAS). Unknown.
SDV277305Worksheet: Greeves, T. A. P.. 1981. Butter well. Worksheet. Unknown. [Mapped feature: #4699 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV111868Part of: Furzetor farm, Walkhampton (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Oct 12 2020 11:40AM