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HER Number:MDV68180
Name:Enclosure on Boundary Wall of Widow's Tenement, Lundy

Summary

Small 19th century enclosure and stock pound built against the outer face of Widow's Tenement north wall, with an entrance in the north-west corner.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 135 469
Map Sheet:SS14NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishLundy
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishLUNDY

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • National Trust SMR: 108072
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS14NW/4/15
  • Old SAM Ref: 30357

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ENCLOSURE (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

National Trust, 1996, Compressed Site Reports, Lundy, 108072 (Un-published). SDV344008.

A rectangular enclosure within a curved earthen bank at the northern end of the Widow's Tenement enclosure. Built against the outer face of the north wall and similar in construcion to it. Entrance in north-west corner.


Department for Culture, Media and Sport, 1998, The Widow's Tenement Medieval Settlement and Prehistoric Settlement Sites, Lundy (Schedule Document). SDV6930.

The monument, which falls into two areas, includes a diamond-shaped enclosure of about 7 hectares containing medieval farm buildings and enclosures. Outside the enclosure on the northern side there is a small 19th century enclosure and stock pound attached to the wall.


National Trust, 2002, The Archaeology and Landscape of Lundy: A Field Guide (Monograph). SDV7235.

Other details: Ground plan. Map object based on this Source.


Bluesky, 2006 - 2007, Bluesky aerial photographs 2006 - 2007 (Aerial Photograph). SDV341189.

Map object based on this Source.


English Heritage, 2009, Heritage at Risk Register 2009: South West, 118 (Report - non-specific). SDV342694.

Generally satisfactory but with significant localised problems. Principal vulnerability plant growth.


English Heritage, 2010, Heritage at Risk Register 2010: South West, 110 (Report - non-specific). SDV344777.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV341189Aerial Photograph: Bluesky. 2006 - 2007. Bluesky aerial photographs 2006 - 2007. Bluesky. Photograph (Digital).
SDV342694Report - non-specific: English Heritage. 2009. Heritage at Risk Register 2009: South West. English Heritage Report. A4 Bound +Digital. 118.
SDV344008Un-published: National Trust. 1996. Compressed Site Reports, Lundy. National Trust Sites and Monuments Record. A4 Grip Bound. 108072.
SDV344777Report - non-specific: English Heritage. 2010. Heritage at Risk Register 2010: South West. English Heritage Report. Digital. 110.
SDV6930Schedule Document: Department for Culture, Media and Sport. 1998. The Widow's Tenement Medieval Settlement and Prehistoric Settlement Sites, Lundy. The Schedule of Monuments. A4 Stapled.
SDV7235Monograph: National Trust. 2002. The Archaeology and Landscape of Lundy: A Field Guide. The Archaeology and Landscape of Lundy: A Field Guide. A5 Paperback.

Associated Monuments

MDV45878Related to: Medieval Cultivation at Widow's Tenement, Lundy (Monument)
MDV45880Related to: Widow's Tenement Farmstead (Monument)
MDV18Related to: Widow's Tenement Medieval Settlement, Lundy (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Oct 30 2013 11:33AM