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HER Number:MDV43270
Name:Steps, Bideford Quay

Summary

A mid 18th century plan of Bideford shows 'stone stairs on the north end of the said key', at this approximate location. The stairs presumably led to the foreshore. Not shown on 1889 Ordnance Survey First Edition map.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 454 266
Map Sheet:SS42NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBideford
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishBIDEFORD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS42NE/7/1

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • STEPS (Post Medieval to XXI - 1540 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Pye, A. R. + Simpson, S. J., 1991, Bideford Waterfront NRA Tidal Defence Scheme: Historical Survey and Part 1 Archaeological Survey, 5, Figures 3 and 7 (Report - Survey). SDV15240.

A mid 18th century plan of Bideford shows 'stone stairs on the north end of the said key', at this approximate location. The stairs presumably led to the foreshore. Not shown on 1889 Ordnance Survey First Edition map.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV15240Report - Survey: Pye, A. R. + Simpson, S. J.. 1991. Bideford Waterfront NRA Tidal Defence Scheme: Historical Survey and Part 1 Archaeological Survey. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. 91.01. A4 Stapled + Digital. 5, Figures 3 and 7. [Mapped feature: #25944 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV494Part of: Bideford Quay (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 9 2012 9:04AM