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HER Number:MDV55335
Name:Kingsbridge Cattle Market

Summary

Cattle market on west side of estuary, in use by 1930s until late 20th century.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 734 437
Map Sheet:SX74SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishKingsbridge
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishDODBROOKE

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX74SW/242

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • LIVESTOCK MARKET (XX - 1901 AD to 2000 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1930 - 1939, Fourth Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV336668.

'Cattle Market' shown to south of Tumbly Hill.


Born, A. + Tanner, K., 1986, Untitled Source, 8 (Monograph). SDV337657.

In the 1930s a new stock market, on the west side of the estuary, replaced the 19th century cattle market in Dodbrooke. Still in use in the 1980s.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336668Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1930 - 1939. Fourth Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Fourth Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV337657Monograph: Born, A. + Tanner, K.. 1986. Kingsbridge, Devon. A5 Paperback. 8.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jan 25 2012 9:30AM