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HER Number:MDV64610
Name:Bee bole at Chilton, Thorverton

Summary

There is a bee bole in the rear wall of the house.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 922 057
Map Sheet:SS90NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishThorverton
DistrictMid Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishTHORVERTON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • International Bee Research Association: 874
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS90NW/67/1

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BEE BOLE (XVI to XVII - 1501 AD (Between) to 1700 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 Chilton. International Bee Research Association No. 874.

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

House. Circa early C16 origins, remodelled in 2 phases in the late C16/early C17, C20 re-roofing and renovations. The rear elevation has a bee bole.
See listing description for full details of the house.
Date first listed: 28th August 1987

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. [Mapped feature: #41647 Map object approximate, ]

Associated Monuments

MDV41269Part of: Chilton Farmhouse, Thorverton (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Mar 2 2023 9:23AM