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HER Number:MDV50992
Name:Thorne Manor Garden

Summary

Earthworks of former garden survive in present garden to south of Thorne farmhouse.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 308 058
Map Sheet:SS30NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishHolsworthy Hamlets
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishHOLSWORTHY

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Ruins of a stone building marked on the AD 1843 Parish Tithe Map and earthworks of former garden and ponds at Thorne Manor/Farm

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS30NW/9/9
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • GARDEN (Unknown date)

Full description

Wilson-North, W. R., 1992, Thorne Manor, Holsworthy Hamlets, Torridge, Devon (Report - Survey). SDV17569.

Area to S of Thorne farmhouse, in field called "Chapel Park" in 1844, is smoothed by recent landscaping and disturbed by drainage, tennis court + swimming pool. Nevertheless, earthwork remains of rectangular platform visible.30m by 25m, comprising 2 N-S scarps up to 2.5m high defining E + W sides, and a disturbed scarp 0.4m high on S.
Principal range of farmhouse forms N side. Low bank running W from SW corner of platform has been cut by drains and lost due to construction of tennis court. Interpreted as garden.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV17569Report - Survey: Wilson-North, W. R.. 1992. Thorne Manor, Holsworthy Hamlets, Torridge, Devon. Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England Report. A4 Stapled + Digital.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4018 - RCHME Survey

Date Last Edited:Jun 14 2018 12:07PM