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| HER Number: | MDV53863 |
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| Name: | Appldore Shipyard |
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Summary
Possible site of two shipyards known as 'New Shipyard' & 'Bidna Shipyard'
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 464 295 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS42NE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Northam |
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| District | Torridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | NORTHAM |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS42NE/249
Monument Type(s) and Dates
Full description
Hughes, B. D., 1995, Three Old Wooden Shipwrecks at Westward Ho! (Correspondence). SDV9880.
'New Shipyard' and 'Bidna Shipyard' shown on Hughes' annotated maps. Other details: Plans.
Unknown, 2003, Appledore 2003. A Conservation Area Appraisal (Draft) (Report - non-specific). SDV344651.
When completed in 1970, Appledore shipbuilders yard was the largest covered dry dock in Europe. It was constructed following the closure of Richmond dock.
Exeter Archaeology, 2006, Archaeological Assessment of the Appledore Fish Dock, Appledore, Northam, 7 (Report - Assessment). SDV338648.
No early 'formal' shipyards are known here & the land was probably former saltmarsh & enclosed land. The current shipyard was constructed in 1970. Other details: Site 18.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV338648 | Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2006. Archaeological Assessment of the Appledore Fish Dock, Appledore, Northam. Exeter Archaeology Report. 06.103. A4 Stapled + Digital. 7. |
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| SDV344651 | Report - non-specific: Unknown. 2003. Appledore 2003. A Conservation Area Appraisal (Draft). Torridge District Council Planning Guidance. A5 Stapled. |
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| SDV9880 | Correspondence: Hughes, B. D.. 1995. Three Old Wooden Shipwrecks at Westward Ho!. Letter. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
Associated Monuments
| MDV53864 | Related to: Boat Hyde, Northam (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4241 - Appledore Fish Dock, Northam
| Date Last Edited: | Jun 15 2010 1:10PM |
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