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HER Number:MDV66177
Name:Footpath From Cooks Cross

Summary

Footpath crossing an area of probable medieval burgage plots, situated in a hollow with a pronounced vertical scarp 1 metre high on the southern side, and a gentler scarp on the northern side.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 712 256
Map Sheet:SS72NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishSouth Molton
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishSOUTH MOLTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS72NW/206

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • HOLLOW WAY (Unknown date)

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

Map object based on this Source.


Griffith, F. M., 1988, Devon's Past. An Aerial View, 82 (Monograph). SDV64198.

Other details: Plate 66, photocopy in parish file.


Collings, A. G., 2002, Archaeological Assessment of Land off Raleigh Park, South Molton, 5 (Report - Assessment). SDV336117.

Footpath crossing a proposed site for housing development in an area of probable burgage plots. The path is situated in a hollow, with a pronounced vertical scarp, 1 metre high, on the southern side and a gentler scarp on its northern side. The path has been partly surfaced but mainly consists of weathered bedrock. There appears to be some evidence of ploughing. Other details: Figures 2, 5.


Ordnance Survey, 2011, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV346129.

Map object based on this Source.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336117Report - Assessment: Collings, A. G.. 2002. Archaeological Assessment of Land off Raleigh Park, South Molton. Exeter Archaeology Report. 02.80. A4 Stapled + Digital. 5.
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV346129Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2011. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey. Map (Digital).
SDV64198Monograph: Griffith, F. M.. 1988. Devon's Past. An Aerial View. Devon's Past. An Aerial View. Paperback Volume. 82.

Associated Monuments

MDV66176Related to: Burgage Plots, South Street (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Nov 28 2011 11:10AM