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| HER Number: | MDV45763 |
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| Name: | Site of Willhay Farm, now Burnt House, Axminster |
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Summary
Willhay is shown on a late 18th century map on the site now occupied by Burnt House. By 1888, however, it had moved location as shown on the Ordnance Survey map of this date.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SY 299 992 |
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| Map Sheet: | SY29NE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Axminster |
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| District | East Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | AXMINSTER |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SY29NE/250
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FARMSTEAD (XV to XIX - 1401 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Weddell, P. J., 1991, Archaeological Appraisal of Potential Development Areas in Axminster and its Environs, 11 (Report - Assessment). SDV99927.
Willhay is shown on a late 18th century map on the site now occupied by Burnt House. By 1888 it had moved to its present site, the Ordnance Survey map depicts the buildings as Willhay Cottages. The name Willhay is documented in 1456 although the extent of the medieval farm is not known. Other details: Figure 17.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV99927 | Report - Assessment: Weddell, P. J.. 1991. Archaeological Appraisal of Potential Development Areas in Axminster and its Environs. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. 91.14. A4 Stapled + Digital. 11. [Mapped feature: #27638 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV45762 | Related to: Willhay Farm, Axminster (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Jan 13 2012 11:52AM |
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