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HER Number:MDV13153
Name:Butter well, Bullsthorne

Summary

A butterwell on the north side of the road from Owley Bridge to Bullsthorne opening directly onto the road. It has a small stone opening about 0.76 by 0.46m with padlocked door now housing a pump. Formerly the spring cooled a butterwell of the usual form with stone slab shelves.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 678 599
Map Sheet:SX65NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishSouth Brent
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishSOUTH BRENT

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX65NE/235

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BUTTER WELL (XVIII to Mid 20th Century - 1751 AD to 1950 AD (Between))

Full description

Robinson, R., 1977-1979, South Brent Parish Checklist (Worksheet). SDV151046.

(1979) Butter well, Bullsthorne. A butterwell on the north side of the road from Owley Bridge to Bullsthorne opening directly onto the road. It has a small stone opening about 0.76 by 0.46m with padlocked door now housing a pump. Formerly the spring cooled a butterwell of the usual form with stone slab shelves.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV151046Worksheet: Robinson, R.. 1977-1979. South Brent Parish Checklist. South Brent Parish Checklist. A4 Single Sheet. [Mapped feature: #4911 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Oct 12 2020 12:09PM