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HER Number:MDV36615
Name:Pound at Rewe

Summary

The pound, which is marked on the first and second edition Ordnance Survey maps, is mentioned by Revd Swete during his travels through Devon in 1801.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 947 997
Map Sheet:SX99NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishRewe
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishREWE

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX99NW/171

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • POUND (Unknown date)

Full description

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

Rewe Pound marked, in corner of orchard by the crossroads.


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

Rewe Pound marked.


Swete, J. (ed. Gray T. + Rowe, M.), 2000, Travels in Georgian Devon. The Illustrated Journals of the Reverend John Swete. Vol. 4, 210 (Monograph). SDV339713.

In his journal for 1801, Revd Swete writes that he rode down the lane from Rewe to Columb John, turning by a pound for stray cattle.

Sources / Further Reading

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).
SDV339713Monograph: Swete, J. (ed. Gray T. + Rowe, M.). 2000. Travels in Georgian Devon. The Illustrated Journals of the Reverend John Swete. Vol. 4. Travels in Georgian Devon. The Illustrated Journals of the Reverend John Sw. 4. Hardback Volume. 210.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Dec 7 2017 8:40AM