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HER Number:MDV30098
Name:Possible deserted site near Rogues Roost Cottage

Summary

Possible footings of several rectangular buildings, suggestive of a medieval site.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 676 750
Map Sheet:SX67NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishWidecombe in the Moor
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishWIDECOMBE IN THE MOOR

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Deserted Medieval settlement and site of building known as Babeny Chapel

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX67NE/285
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • DESERTED SETTLEMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD (Between))

Full description

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

Nothing visible on the Tithe Map.


Beeson, M. M. R. + Masterman, M. C. H., 1979, An Archaeological Survey of Enclosed Land in Widecombe-In-The-Moor Parish, 955 (Report - Survey). SDV337078.

Just outside the east wall of field No 2247 the possible footings of several rectangular buildings, suggestive of a medieval site. When visited most of the remains were under thick undergrowth, and measurements or a plan were not feasible.


White, P., 2013, Previously Unsurveyed Dartmoor Historic Farmsteads (Un-published). SDV352501.

Included in list. No further information provided.

Sources / Further Reading

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. 955.
SDV349431Cartographic: Devon County Council. 1838-1848. Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Map. Digital.
SDV352501Un-published: White, P.. 2013. Previously Unsurveyed Dartmoor Historic Farmsteads. Excel Spreadsheet.

Associated Monuments

MDV28600Related to: Building known as Babeny Chapel (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV1248 - Widecombe Survey

Date Last Edited:Jun 3 2016 11:38AM