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HER Number:MDV43271
Name:Slipway, Bideford

Summary

A niche shown at this approximate position on a mid-18th century plan of Bideford corresponds in dimensions with a slipway described as being at the south end of the quay in a 1676 survey. The 1889 Ordnance Survey map shows a slipway on this site, although it is not located within a niche.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 454 265
Map Sheet:SS42NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBideford
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishBIDEFORD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS42NE/7/2

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • SLIPWAY (Post Medieval to XIX - 1540 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1855-1895, First Edition 1:500 Town Map (Cartographic). SDV338879.

"Slip" marked.


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

"Slip" marked.


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

A niche shown at this approximate position on a mid-18th century plan of Bideford corresponds in dimensions with a slipway described as being at the south end of the quay in a 1676 survey. The 1889 Ordnance Survey map shows a slipway on this site, although it is not located within a niche.

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; figs 3 + 7.
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV338879Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1855-1895. First Edition 1:500 Town Map. First Edition 1:500 Town Map. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #91661 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV494Part of: Bideford Quay (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 14 2012 9:19AM