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HER Number:MDV75105
Name:Fairy Cross to Babbacombe Road, Alwington

Summary

Former route of road from Fairy Cross to Babbacombe.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 402 245
Map Sheet:SS42SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishAlwington
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishALWINGTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ROAD (XVIII to XIX - 1800 AD? to 1840 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.

1804-7 Ordnance Survey 2-inch drawing shows direct road from Fairy Cross SS40292419 to Babbacombe SS40272484. Replaced by road making junction with main road 300 metres to north-east on 1838 Tithe Map, enabling private drive to Portledge to be lengthened. Other details: 2428.

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 16 2019 11:19AM