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HER Number:MDV75031
Name:Track from Gilscott to Portledge Mouth, Alwington

Summary

Track from Gilscott to Portledge Mouth. Possibly a post-medieval sandway.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 388 242
Map Sheet:SS32SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishAlwington
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishALWINGTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • TRACKWAY (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.

Track from Gilscott at SS38982387 to Portledge Mouth at SS38702462 was probably a sandway. South part still depicted on modern map. Reference in 1540 Court Roll to a sandway from Portlinche Mouth to unlocated Radknoll yeate. Other details: 2393.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV339712Report - Assessment: Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J.. 2007. The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report. Exeter Archaeology Report. 06.22 (rev.1). A4 Stapled + Digital.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:May 15 2019 2:48PM