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HER Number:MDV73613
Name:Site of wind turbine, north of Higher Slade, Ilfracombe

Summary

Site of experimental electricity generating station powered by a wind turbine. Turbine has been removed but hard standing remains.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 504 465
Map Sheet:SS54NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishIlfracombe
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishILFRACOMBE

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • WIND TURBINE (XX - 1901 AD to 2000 AD (Between))

Full description

Wessex Archaeology, 2007, Historic Environment Audit of Devon County Farms. Pilot Project. Results of Higher Slade Farm, Ilfracombe, 5, 10 (Report - Assessment). SDV338383.

Concrete hard standing for an experimental wind electricity generator station which is indicated on the 1989 1:10,000 map. The wind turbine has been removed but some of the supra structure may remain. Other details: No 1589.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV338383Report - Assessment: Wessex Archaeology. 2007. Historic Environment Audit of Devon County Farms. Pilot Project. Results of Higher Slade Farm, Ilfracombe. Wessex Archaeology Report. 64350.08. A4 Stapled + Digital. 5, 10.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4199 - Devon County Farms Historic Environment Audit (Pilot Project)

Date Last Edited:May 4 2007 11:05AM