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HER Number:MDV134155
Name:Demolished buildings, Whiddon Down

Summary

No longer extant, these buildings are only depicted on historic maps - demolished in the mid-late 20th century.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 690 925
Map Sheet:SX69SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishDrewsteignton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishDREWSTEIGNTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BLACKSMITHS WORKSHOP (Constructed, XVIII to XIX - 1750 AD? (Between) to 1840 AD (Between))
  • HOUSE (Constructed, XVIII to XIX - 1750 AD? (Between) to 1840 AD (Between))

Full description

South West Heritage Trust, 1838-1848, Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments, Plots 431-432 (Cartographic). SDV359954.

Pair of irregular buildings shown on the Tithe map; marked as 431 and 432 on apportionment. 431 is dwelling house, 432 is recorded as house and Blacksmith's shop.

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

The late 19th century historic map shows a row of houses, with buildings adjoining on the southern side, bordering the junction as well as other associated structures.

Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.

Unchanged on the early 20th century map.

Royal Air Force, 1946 - 1949, Royal Air Force Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph). SDV342938.

Still visible on the 1940s aerial images of Whiddon Down, these buildings are gone by the aerials that date to the end of the 20th century century.

Ordnance Survey, 2023, Mastermap 2023 (Cartographic). SDV365227.

The modern mapping shows the road layout and junction has altered significantly since the 19th/20th century historic map depictions. These buildings that had formed a tight junction with an acute angle have been demolished and a modern addition 'Cornerways' now forms the closest dwelling to the junction.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV325644Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #140970 ]
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV342938Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946 - 1949. Royal Air Force Aerial Photographs. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Digital).
SDV359954Cartographic: South West Heritage Trust. 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments. Tithe Map and Apportionment. Digital. Plots 431-432.
SDV365227Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2023. Mastermap 2023. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital.

Associated Monuments

MDV134154Related to: Crossways, Whiddon Down (Building)
MDV134153Related to: Moorview and adjoining building, Whiddon Down (Building)
MDV118417Related to: The Post Inn, Whiddon Down (Building)
MDV134152Related to: Whiddon Down Village Hall (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jul 31 2023 11:37AM