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HER Number:MDV75078
Name:Drying Ground, Portledge, Alwington

Summary

Nineteenth century field name suggestive of former rackfield.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 393 248
Map Sheet:SS32SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishAlwington
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishALWINGTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • TENTER GROUND? (XVII to XIX - 1700 AD? to 1890 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, No. 2413 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.

Field called 'Drying Ground' on 1837 Tithe Apportionment and 1838 Tithe Map (plot No. 73a).

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. No. 2413.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:May 15 2019 1:43PM