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Summary

Closely parallel linear banks are visible as earthworks on images derived from lidar data captured in 2016. They are interpreted as planting ridges for orchard trees of post-medieval to early 19th century origin.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• ORCHARD (Post Medieval to XIX - 1540 AD (Between) to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

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

The plot is recorded as 'Higher Orchard (now in one with 43)'

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

The plot is depicted as an orchard.

Bluesky International, 2016, LiDAR DTM data (0.5m resolution) Blackdown Hills and East Devon AONBs: 3 transects, LIDAR SY1994 Bluesky International DTM 24-APR-2016 (Cartographic). SDV359714.

A series of closely parallel banks are visible as earthworks.

Google, 2019, Google Earth Pro, EARTH.GOOGLE.COM 01-JAN-2010 ACCESSED 24-SEP-2021 (Aerial Photograph). SDV363088.

The plot is still under orchard usage, with some newly planted trees visible.

Ordnance Survey, 2020, MasterMap 2020 (Cartographic). SDV363413.

The plot is still depicted as an orchard.

Sims, R., Knight, S. & Houghton, E., 2020-2021, East Devon AONB Lidar Assessment and Desk based Assessment (Interpretation). SDV363914.

A series of cloesly parallel linear banks are visible as earthworks on images derived from lidar data captured in 2016. The banks are orientated north to south and are bisected by perpendicular ditches, of probable later date. Two clearly defined north to south orientated ditches are also visible. The plot is on a gentle north facing slope and recorded as 'Higher Orchard' in the Tithe Survey. It is depicted as an orchard thereafter. The plot continues to be an orchard, with evidence of some new tree planting in the modern period in the west part of the plot.
The banks are interpreted as planting ridges for orchard trees of post-medieval to early 19th century origin, that have been in continuous subsequent use. Perpendicular ditches are likely later in date and may have been created by access, and the north to south orientated ditches could be earlier plot division.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV8340 - East Devon AONB Lidar Assessment and Desk based Assessment

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