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| HER Number: | MDV75650 |
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| Name: | Railings northwest of St Thomas's Church |
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Summary
19th century railings around a tree marking the site of the former Mamhead House to the northwest of St Thomas's Church
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 930 808 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX98SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Mamhead |
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| District | Teignbridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | MAMHEAD |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old Listed Building Ref (II): 85982
- Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division: SX98SW1
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- RAILINGS (XVIII to XIX - 1800 AD to 1850 AD (Between))
Full description
Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1954, SX98SW1 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV342696.
The first Mamhead House was Elizabethan (1558-1603). This was torn down and a Georgian (1714-1830) house was built on the site. This too was torn down the site was marked with a tree which was still standing in 1963. The present Mamhead House was built in 1824.
Department of Environment, 1988, Mamhead (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV337182.
Iron railings surrounding tree at crossroads to the west of St Thomas Church in Mamhead Park erected in the early 19th century (shown on 1839 tithe map). Iron railings with tall spike finials protecting a tree at the crossroads in the Park to Mamhead House. Other details: LBS Number 85982.
Fincham-Powell, K. + Williams, T., 1995, Untitled Source (Monograph). SDV342698.
The old Mamhead House which was rebuilt in 1665 was situated next to the church.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV337182 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1988. Mamhead. Historic Houses Register. Website. |
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| SDV342696 | Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1954. SX98SW1. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index. |
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| SDV342698 | Monograph: Fincham-Powell, K. + Williams, T.. 1995. Memories of Mamhead and Ashcombe. Photocopy. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV10069 | Related to: Mamhead House (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Aug 5 2009 9:16AM |
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