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HER Number: | MDV3591 |
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Name: | Possible site of a well, Holwell House, Whitchurch |
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Summary
A well is indicated by the name Holwell House. The location of this feature is uncertain, but the early map evidence indicates a possible site at SX49927292.
Location
Grid Reference: | SX 499 729 |
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Map Sheet: | SX47SE |
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Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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Civil Parish | Whitchurch |
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District | West Devon |
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Ecclesiastical Parish | WHITCHURCH |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57SW/4/1
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- WELL (XVIII to Edwardian - 1800 AD to 1905 AD (Between))
Full description
1840, Tithe Map (Cartographic). SDV339770.
The fountain and the two ponds to the north-east of the site are not marked on the 1840s map. The water feature at SX49927292 is depicted however.
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
A fountain is depicted on the late 19th century map at this location, and a pair of ponds are depicted on in the north-eastern area of the site. Furthermore, a circular pond or water feature of some kind is also depicted at SX49927292, which could be linked with the mansion site.
Brown, T., 1959, Holy and Notable Wells of Devon, III, 37 (Article in Serial). SDV60158.
A well is indicated by the name Holwell House.
Sources / Further Reading
SDV336179 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #88842 ] |
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SDV339770 | Cartographic: 1840. Tithe Map. Tithe Map and Apportionment. Map (Paper). |
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SDV60158 | Article in Serial: Brown, T.. 1959. Holy and Notable Wells of Devon, III. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 91. A5 Hardback. 37. |
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Associated Monuments
MDV3590 | Related to: Holwell medieval manor, Whitchurch (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
Date Last Edited: | Oct 21 2019 11:01AM |
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