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HER Number:MDV43273
Name:Polacker Sternpost at Bidna Farm

Summary

Sternpost of a late 18th century vessel at Bidna Farm

Location

Grid Reference:SS 462 296
Map Sheet:SS42NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishNortham
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishNORTHAM

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS42NE/204

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • WATERCRAFT (XVIII to XXI - 1701 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Boyle, V. C., 1932, The Bideford Polackers, 124 (Article in Serial). SDV15290.

The sternpost of the 1797 polacker 'Swan' is now at Bidna Farm.


Exeter Archaeology, 2006, Archaeological Assessment of the Appledore Fish Dock, Appledore, Northam, 5 (Report - Assessment). SDV338648.

Other details: Site 6.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV15290Article in Serial: Boyle, V. C.. 1932. The Bideford Polackers. The Mariner's Mirror. 18. Unknown. 124.
SDV338648Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2006. Archaeological Assessment of the Appledore Fish Dock, Appledore, Northam. Exeter Archaeology Report. 06.103. A4 Stapled + Digital. 5.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4241 - Appledore Fish Dock, Northam

Date Last Edited:Jul 4 2007 11:24AM