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HER Number:MDV73504
Name:Scorlinch Farm, Clyst St Lawrence

Summary

Scorlinch Farm marked on 1880s-1890s 25 inch Ordnance Survey map. The name is first referred to as 'Shorelenche' in 1420.

Location

Grid Reference:ST 031 004
Map Sheet:ST00SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishClyst St. Lawrence
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishCLYST ST.LAWRENCE

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FARMSTEAD (Unknown date)

Full description

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

'Scorlinch Farm' above 'River Clyst', on east side, marked on 1880s-1890s 25 inch Ordnance Survey map, comprising barns, linhays and stables to east, north and west of farmhouse.


Gover, J. E. B. + Mawer, A. + Stenton, F. M., 1932, The Place-Names of Devon: Part Two, 578-9 (Monograph). SDV337894.

Scorlinch Farm is referred to as 'Shorelenche' in 1420. The first element, 'shore' means steep. The farm is on a slope above the Clyst river.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV337894Monograph: Gover, J. E. B. + Mawer, A. + Stenton, F. M.. 1932. The Place-Names of Devon: Part Two. The Place-Names of Devon: Part Two. IX. A5 Hardback. 578-9.

Associated Monuments

MDV73508Parent of: Cart shed, Scorlinch Farm, Clyst St Lawrence (Building)
MDV73506Parent of: Linhay, Scorlinch Farm, Clyst St Lawrence (Building)
MDV73507Parent of: Little Orchard House, Scorlinch Farm, Clyst St Lawrence (Building)
MDV73505Parent of: Scorlinch Farmhouse, Clyst St Lawrence (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Apr 13 2007 1:18PM