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| HER Number: | MDV71559 |
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| Name: | Blanchdown Drive |
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Summary
Blanchdown Drive a 19C scenic route built by the Duke of Bedford along the River Tamar
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 435 728 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX47SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Gulworthy |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | TAVISTOCK |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- TRACKWAY (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Buck, C., 2002, Devon Great Consols: Archaeological Assessment, 210 Figs 35,38 (Report - Assessment). SDV241758.
The Duke of Bedford built several recreational routes from his home at Endsleigh House in the 1920s. Blanchdown Drive went along the foot of Blanchdown Wood & the banks of the River Tamar from SX41537376 to SX43687278. The survey in 2002 found the 3m wide track in good condition. Other details: Site 330.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV241758 | Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2002. Devon Great Consols: Archaeological Assessment. Cornwall Archaeological Unit Report. 2002R069. Digital + A4. 210 Figs 35,38. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV1938 - Devon Great Consols: Archaeological Assessment
| Date Last Edited: | May 4 2006 9:22PM |
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