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| HER Number: | MDV36404 |
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| Name: | Possible site of beacon, Churchstow |
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Summary
Two fields with 'Beacon' names shown on 19th century map.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 718 459 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX74NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Churchstow |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | CHURCHSTOW |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX74NW/35
Monument Type(s) and Dates
Full description
Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, SX74NW25 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV151132.
Unknown, 1839, Churchstow (Cartographic). SDV336906.
A 2.25 hectare field centred at SX71844584 is named 'Beacon' and the 1 hectare field to the north is called 'Beacon Orchard' on the 19th century Tithe Map apportionment. Other details: Plot 465.
Collings, A., 20/03/2014, South Hams Beacons (Un-published). SDV357109.
Beacon and Beacon Orchard, tithe apportionment 465 and 467.
Wessex Archaeology, 2007, Historic Environment Audit of Devon County Farms. Pilot Project. Results of Higher Leigh Farm, Leigh Cross, Kingsbridge, 8, pl. 2 (Report - Assessment). SDV338380.
19th century map evidence suggests that this area of high ground may have been the site of a beacon. Extensive views north and south. No evidence of beacon site found during historic environment audit of Higher Leigh Farm. Other details: No 1191.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV151132 | Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. SX74NW25. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Map (Paper). |
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| SDV336906 | Cartographic: Unknown. 1839. Churchstow. Tithe Map and Apportionment. Map (Paper). |
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| SDV338380 | Report - Assessment: Wessex Archaeology. 2007. Historic Environment Audit of Devon County Farms. Pilot Project. Results of Higher Leigh Farm, Leigh Cross, Kingsbridge. Wessex Archaeology Report. 64350.07. A4 Stapled + Digital. 8, pl. 2. |
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| SDV357109 | Un-published: Collings, A.. 20/03/2014. South Hams Beacons. List of Beacons in the South Hams. Digital. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4199 - Devon County Farms Historic Environment Audit (Pilot Project)
| Date Last Edited: | Sep 19 2014 3:07PM |
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