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| HER Number: | MDV76843 |
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| Name: | Leighbeer farmstead, Bickleigh |
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Summary
Historic farmstead dating to at least the 16th century, based on the age of the farmhouse, but may be earlier. Depicted on the Tithe Map, some changes have taken place in the 20th century, but several of the main buildings appear to have been retained in some form. Recorded as 'Leebear' and 'Leebeer' in the past.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 529 642 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX56SW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Bickleigh (MD) |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BICKLEIGH |
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Protected Status
- SHINE: Structural remains of 16th century farmhouse and associated farm buildings at Leighbeer, Bickleigh
Other References/Statuses
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FARMSTEAD (XV to Post Medieval - 1500 AD to 1750 AD (Between))
Full description
Devon County Council, 1838-1848, Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848 (Cartographic). SDV349431.
'Leebear' is depicted on the early-mid 19th century Tithe Map. The rectangular farmhouse is depicted at the north-western corner of the farm, with two associated buildings to the east/south-east of the farmhouse.
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
Leebeer is depicted on the late 19th century historic map. Appears unchanged from the Tithe Map depiction.
Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.
Early 20th century historic map depicts 'Leebeer' and shows changes since the late 19th century historic map depiction; farmhouse appears to have been extended/altered and the building on the southern side of the farm has also been changed.
Dartmoor National Park Authority, 2003 - 2005, Dartmoor National Park Authority Farmstead Survey 2003-2005 (Report - Survey). SDV344545.
Farmstead included in survey. Visited on 20/10/2003.
Ordnance Survey, 2016, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV359352.
'Leighbeer' is depicted on the modern mapping. Some modern additions since the early 20th century, but the main buildings remain apparently unaltered.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV325644 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
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| SDV336179 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
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| SDV344545 | Report - Survey: Dartmoor National Park Authority. 2003 - 2005. Dartmoor National Park Authority Farmstead Survey 2003-2005. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Digital. |
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| SDV349431 | Cartographic: Devon County Council. 1838-1848. Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Map. Digital. |
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| SDV359352 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2016. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV28561 | Related to: Leighbeer Farmhouse, Bickleigh (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Sep 6 2016 12:03PM |
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