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Summary

A well is depicted on both on both the First Edition 25 inch Ordnance Survey map of between the 1880’s-90’s and the Second Edition 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of between 1904-06, opposite Eyewell Cottage, Seaton.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

• National Monuments Record: 449714
• Old DCC SMR Ref: SY29SW/147
• Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division: SY29SW42

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• WELL (Unknown date)

Full description

Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, SY29SW42 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV348487.

Devon County Council, 1838-1848, Tithe Maps and Apportionments (Website). SDV349463.

Plot 711 to the north is recorded as 'Highwell Green' within the Seaton and Beer parish tithe apportionment of approximately 1838-48 and is likely to be a reference to the proximity of the field to the well.

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

Well marked on 1880s-1890s 25 inch Ordnance Survey map. Located in the corner of the field opposite Eyewell Cottage, reached by a short footpath.

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

A well is depicted on the Second Edition 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of between 1904-06.

Brown, T., 1958, Holy and Notable Wells of Devon, II, 61 (Article in Serial). SDV336967.

Eyewell. The site is now built over but gives its name to Eyewell Green. The well was used curatively for eyes in living memory.

Pink, F., 2014-2015, South Devon Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey Desk-Based Assessment (Interpretation). SDV357736.

A well is depicted on both on both the First Edition 25 inch Ordnance Survey map of between the 1880’s-90’s and the Second Edition 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of between 1904-06, opposite Eyewell Cottage, Seaton. Plot 711 to the north is recorded as 'Highwell Green' within the Seaton and Beer parish tithe apportionment of approximately 1838-48 and is likely to be a reference to the proximity of the field to the well.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV325644	Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV336179	Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #81107 ]
SDV336967	Article in Serial: Brown, T.. 1958. Holy and Notable Wells of Devon, II. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 90. A5 Hardback. 61.
SDV348487	Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. SY29SW42. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index.
SDV349463	Website: Devon County Council. 1838-1848. Tithe Maps and Apportionments. http://devon.gov.uk. Website.
SDV357736	Interpretation: Pink, F.. 2014-2015. South Devon Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey Desk-Based Assessment. AC Archaeology Report. Digital.
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Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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