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HER Number:MDV75352
Name:Pit south west of The Hermitage, Welcombe

Summary

Nineteenth century field name suggestive of former presence of a pit.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 213 180
Map Sheet:SS21NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishWelcombe
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishWELCOMBE

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthworks of sub-square Enclosure, north of Welcombe Mouth

Other References/Statuses

  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • PIT (Unknown date)

Full description

Devon County Council, 1838-1848, Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848 (Cartographic). SDV349431.

Map object partly based on this source.


Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, No. 1716 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.

Field called 'Black Pit' on 1841/1842 Tithe Apportionment/Tithe Map (plot 438). Name suggests presence of pit.


Ordnance Survey, 2017, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV359962.

Map object partly based on this source.

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. 1716.
SDV349431Cartographic: Devon County Council. 1838-1848. Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Map. Digital.
SDV359962Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2017. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:May 18 2018 4:32PM