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HER Number:MDV30060
Name:West Shallowford Farmhouse, Widecombe in the Moor

Summary

West Shallowford farmhouse shown on 19th century maps

Location

Grid Reference:SX 691 755
Map Sheet:SX67NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishWidecombe in the Moor
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishWIDECOMBE IN THE MOOR

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX67NE/282

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FARMHOUSE (XVIII to XIX - 1800 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

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

Farmstead shown on 19th century Tithe Map. The Apportionemtn for 'West Sholleford' lists Field Number 1584 as 'House & Garden'.


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

Two adjoining buildings shown on 19th century map on the west side of the track.


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

Two buildings shown on early 20th century map. Mpa object based on this source.


Beeson, M. M. R. + Masterman, M. C. H., 1979, An Archaeological Survey of Enclosed Land in Widecombe-In-The-Moor Parish, Vol IV 741 (Report - Survey). SDV337078.

Site visited on 13th July 1979. An old longhouse with the lower half still a shippon. Inside is a large hearth and in front of the house there is an annexe.


Laithwaite, M., 1987, West Shallowford (Personal Comment). SDV293510.

Site visited in 1985. The house is now altered out of all recognition, and externally could be taken to date from the 20th century.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV293510Personal Comment: Laithwaite, M.. 1987. West Shallowford.
SDV325644Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV337078Report - 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 IV 741.
SDV349431Cartographic: Devon County Council. 1838-1848. Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Map. Digital.

Associated Monuments

MDV113172Part of: West Shallowford Farmstead, Widecombe in the Moor (Monument)
MDV30058Related to: West Shallowford Barn, Widecombe in the Moor (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Sep 8 2015 1:58PM