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HER Number:MDV43291
Name:Shipwright's Yard, Bideford

Summary

A mid 18th century plan of Bideford shows a "shipwright's yard" at the north end of the quay.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 455 268
Map Sheet:SS42NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBideford
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishBIDEFORD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS42NE/221

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

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

'Manor Wharf' marked.


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

A mid 18th century plan of Bideford shows a "shipwright's yard" at the north end of the quay, between Bridgeland Street and Potter's Pill . Figure 3.

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.
SDV338879Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1855-1895. First Edition 1:500 Town Map. First Edition 1:500 Town Map. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #91679 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV494Related to: Bideford Quay (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jun 5 2014 3:49PM