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HER Number:MDV65549
Name:INDUSTRIAL SITE in the Parish of Westleigh

Summary

A field named 'Black Down' in the 19C may refer to former industrial activity

Location

Grid Reference:SS 495 271
Map Sheet:SS42NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishWestleigh
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWESTLEIGH

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS42NE/313

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • INDUSTRIAL SITE (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Exeter Archaeology, 2000, Archaeological Assessment of SWW Rothernbridge to Brynsworthy Water Main: Stage 2 (Gammaton Moor to Holmacott) (Report - Assessment). SDV62706.

A pasture & furze field named 'Black Down' in the 1840 Westleigh Tithe Apportionment. The 'Black' element may refer to former industrial activity.


James, T. + Chandler, J., 2004, The Proposed Alverdiscott to Barnstaple Overhead 132kV Transmission Line, 5,15,Table 1, Fig 2 (Report - Assessment). SDV72921.

Possible industrial site at Ashridge.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV62706Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2000. Archaeological Assessment of SWW Rothernbridge to Brynsworthy Water Main: Stage 2 (Gammaton Moor to Holmacott). Exeter Archaeology Report. 00.24. A4 Stapled + Digital.
SDV72921Report - Assessment: James, T. + Chandler, J.. 2004. The Proposed Alverdiscott to Barnstaple Overhead 132kV Transmission Line. AC Archaeology Report. 4604/1/0. A4 Stapled + Digital. 5,15,Table 1, Fig 2.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV805 - Archaeological assessment of SWW Rothernbridge to Brynsworthy water main: stage 2 (Gammaton Moor to Holmacott)
  • EDV806 - The proposed Alverdiscott to Barnstaple overhead 132kV transmission line

Date Last Edited:Sep 30 2015 5:07PM