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| HER Number: | MDV50070 |
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| Name: | Orchards at Cornworthy Priory |
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Summary
Orchards within the grounds of the former Cornworthy Priory are depicted on late 19th century mapping.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 824 556 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX85NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Cornworthy |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | CORNWORTHY |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX85NW/10/7
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- ORCHARD (XIX - 1801 AD (Between) to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
Orchards are shown extending from Cornworthy to the remains of the priory gateway to the west.
Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England, 1992, Cornworthy Priory (Report - Survey). SDV346583.
An area of low scarps delimited by a substantial terrace to the south, a hedge-line and the remains of a former building complex to the north and Court Prior Farm to the east. The earthworks represent orchard ridging, farm tracks and later boundaries.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV336179 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #30927 ] |
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| SDV346583 | Report - Survey: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992. Cornworthy Priory. Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England Report. A4 Stapled. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV8407 | Related to: Priory of St Mary, Cornworthy (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Apr 10 2025 5:10PM |
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