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HER Number:MDV75374
Name:Curvilinear Enclosure, Linton, Welcombe

Summary

Sub-oval field immediately shown on 19th century maps. May reflect earlier (possibly prehistoric) enclosure.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 231 185
Map Sheet:SS21NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishWelcombe
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishWELCOMBE

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Curvilinear enclosure possibly of prehistoric origin at Linton Farm

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ENCLOSURE (Unknown date)

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.

Sub-oval field immediately south of Linton shown on Tithe Map and Ordnance Survey 1885 map. Curving west boundary since straightened. Could possibly reflect earlier (possibly prehistoric) enclosure. Other details: 1774.

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:Aug 25 2009 9:37AM