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HER Number:MDV64103
Name:Bee boles at Lewdon Farm, Thelbridge

Summary

There are four bee boles in the front wall of the farmhouse, at first floor level to right of centre.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 776 105
Map Sheet:SS71SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishThelbridge
DistrictMid Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishTHELBRIDGE

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • International Bee Research Association: 1085
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS71SE/36/2

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BEE BOLE (XVII to XIX - 1601 AD (Between) to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Walker, P. + Ogden, R. B., 1995, Bee Boles and Other Bee Keeping Structures in Devon, 118 (Article in Serial). SDV2631.

Bee boles recorded at Lewdon Farm. International Bee Research Association No. 1085.

Historic England, 2022, National Heritage List for England, 1262945 (National Heritage List for England). SDV364675.

Lewdon. Probably C17, possibly earlier. 2 storeys. Irregular 6-window front of late C19 and C20 casements with glazing bars. Both doors are C20. Row of 4 beeboles at first floor level right of centre. See listing description for full details of farmhouse.
Date first listed: 4th November 1985.
The bee boles are visible on the attached Images of England photo.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV2631Article in Serial: Walker, P. + Ogden, R. B.. 1995. Bee Boles and Other Bee Keeping Structures in Devon. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 127. A5 Paperback. 118.
SDV364675National Heritage List for England: Historic England. 2022. National Heritage List for England. Digital. 1262945. [Mapped feature: #41248 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV35774Part of: Lewdon Farmhouse, Thelbridge (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Dec 15 2022 12:23PM

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