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| HER Number: | MDV29768 |
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| Name: | Cator Gate Longhouse |
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Summary
According to local information there are the remains of a longhouse at Cator Gate. In the 1970s, a bank and ditch were noted. Appears to have been replaced by a fairly modern building.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 682 767 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX67NE |
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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: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX67NE/65/1
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- LONGHOUSE (XV to Post Medieval - 1500 AD to 1750 AD (Between))
Full description
Devon County Council, 1838-1848, Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848 (Cartographic). SDV349431.
The Tithe Map shows a long rectangular building here 1508 on the Widecombe Apportionment 'House Yard and C'. It is listed as part of Middle Cator.
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
The late 19th century historic map appears unchanged from the Tithe Map depiction.
Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.
The early 20th century historic map shows the building has changed. A much small structure is now shown which may be a replacement, although part of the older building could be incorporated as it sits on the same footprint.
Beeson, M. M. R. + Masterman, M. C. H., 1979, An Archaeological Survey of Enclosed Land in Widecombe-In-The-Moor Parish, Vol I, 114 (27/7/1979) (Report - Survey). SDV337078.
According to local information there are the remains of a longhouse at Cator Gate. On inspection, a bank and ditch 50 to 60 yards long, can be seen.
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). |
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| SDV336179 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #86591 ] |
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| SDV337078 | Report - Survey: Beeson, M. M. R. + Masterman, M. C. H.. 1979. An Archaeological Survey of Enclosed Land in Widecombe-In-The-Moor Parish. Devon Committee for Rescue Archaeology Report. Vols I - V. A4 Comb Bound. Vol I, 114 (27/7/1979). |
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| SDV349431 | Cartographic: Devon County Council. 1838-1848. Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Map. Digital. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV112944 | Part of: Middle Cator Farmstead, Widecombe in the Moor (Monument) |
| MDV29769 | Related to: Middle Cator Longhouse, Widecombe (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | May 17 2016 11:53AM |
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