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HER Number:MDV71559
Name:Blanchdown Drive

Summary

Blanchdown Drive a 19C scenic route built by the Duke of Bedford along the River Tamar

Location

Grid Reference:SX 435 728
Map Sheet:SX47SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishGulworthy
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishTAVISTOCK

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

SDV241758Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2002. Devon Great Consols: Archaeological Assessment. Cornwall Archaeological Unit Report. 2002R069. Digital + A4. 210 Figs 35,38.
Linked documents:1

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV1938 - Devon Great Consols: Archaeological Assessment

Date Last Edited:May 4 2006 9:22PM