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| HER Number: | MDV29205 |
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| Name: | Gatepost south-west side entrance to Kingshead Farm, Widecombe |
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Summary
Gatepost. Possibly Medieval. A slightly tapering granite monolith, roughly oblong in section and about 1.5m high. At the top of the north-east face, above the gate-catch, is an incised cross.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 716 770 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX77NW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Widecombe in the Moor |
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| District | Teignbridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | WIDECOMBE IN THE MOOR |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX77NW/274
- Old Listed Building Ref (II)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- GATE PIER (Constructed, Early Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD? (Between) to 1750 AD (Between))
Full description
Masson Phillips, E. N., 1984, Supplementary Notes on the Ancient Stone Crosses of Devon (Seventh Paper), 153 (Article in Serial). SDV345276.
It could be of significance since it stands close to the 15th century churchway.
Department of Environment, 1986, Widecombe in the Moor, 198 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV289221.
Gatepost. Possibly Medieval. A slightly tapering granite monolith, roughly oblong in section and about 1.5m high. At the top of the north-east face, above the gate-catch, is an incised cross.
Byng, B., 2005, Dartmoor National Park. Phase 2 Microchip Project. Vulnerable Roadside Artefacts (Un-published). SDV357004.
Gatepost south-west side entrance to Kingshead Farm, Widecombe, granite artefact, possibly medieval. Microchipped 13/10/2005.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV289221 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1986. Widecombe in the Moor. Historic Houses Register. A4 Single Sheet. 198. |
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| SDV345276 | Article in Serial: Masson Phillips, E. N.. 1984. Supplementary Notes on the Ancient Stone Crosses of Devon (Seventh Paper). Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 116. Paperback Volume. 153. |
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| SDV357004 | Un-published: Byng, B.. 2005. Dartmoor National Park. Phase 2 Microchip Project. Vulnerable Roadside Artefacts. A4 Ring Bound. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV6557 - Microchip project - vulnerable roadside objects
- EDV1246 - Widecombe parish Survey
| Date Last Edited: | Jan 16 2023 3:37PM |
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