See important
guidance on the use of this record.
If you have any comments or new information about this record, please email us.
| HER Number: | MDV63438 |
|---|
| Name: | Five Fords or Culm Ford on the River Culm |
|---|
Summary
A river crossing at Five Fords is referred to as Culm Ford in a 10th century charter. An ancient ridgeway crosses the river at this point.
Location
| Grid Reference: | ST 082 136 |
|---|
| Map Sheet: | ST01SE |
|---|
| Admin Area | Devon |
|---|
| Civil Parish | Culmstock |
|---|
| District | Mid Devon |
|---|
| Ecclesiastical Parish | CULMSTOCK |
|---|
Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: ST01SE/100
Monument Type(s) and Dates
Full description
Exeter Archaeology, 1996, Town Farm, Burlescombe proposed Quarry Extension: Archaeological Assessment and Evaluation Report, 4 (Report - Assessment). SDV338195.
A river crossing at five Fords is referred to as 'Culm Ford' in a 10th century charter. An ancient ridgeway with strong prehistoric characteristics cross the River Culm at this point.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV338195 | Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 1996. Town Farm, Burlescombe proposed Quarry Extension: Archaeological Assessment and Evaluation Report. Exeter Archaeology Report. 96.08. A4 Stapled + Digital. 4. |
| |
| | |
Associated Monuments
| MDV63428 | Related to: Ridgeway from Whipcott Farm south via Five Fords (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Jul 11 2008 3:05PM |
|---|
Search results generated by the HBSMR Gateway from exeGesIS SDM Ltd.