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HER Number:MDV76951
Name:Woodlands farmstead, Throwleigh

Summary

Farmstead dates to at least the early-mid 19th century, based on cartographic evidence, but may be older. By the early 20th century, only the farmhouse remained. Historic farmstead included in Dartmoor National Park Authority survey, visited 2004.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 688 883
Map Sheet:SX68NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishThrowleigh
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishUNKNOWN

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FARMSTEAD (XVIII to XIX - 1750 AD to 1840 AD (Between))

Full description

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

The Tithe Map depicts that farmstead at the eastern end of Murchington. The farmhouse lies on the south-eastern side of the farm, with two main buildings to the north-west and west. 39 on the Throwleigh apportionment.


Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

The late 19th century historic map shows that the building to the west of the farm may have fallen into disrepair by this time.


Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.

The early 20th century historic map shows a church has been built over the site of the old farm building. The second building shown to the north-west of the farmhouse has also gone by this time.


Dartmoor National Park Authority, 2003 - 2005, Dartmoor National Park Authority Farmstead Survey 2003-2005 (Report - Survey). SDV344545.

Farmstead included in survey. Visited on 22/07/2004.


Ordnance Survey, 2010, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV344030.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV325644Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV344030Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2010. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #103934 ]
SDV344545Report - Survey: Dartmoor National Park Authority. 2003 - 2005. Dartmoor National Park Authority Farmstead Survey 2003-2005. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Digital.
SDV349431Cartographic: Devon County Council. 1838-1848. Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Map. Digital.

Associated Monuments

MDV114791Parent of: Woodlands farmhouse and barn, Murchington (Building)
MDV53195Related to: Church, now a dwelling, Murchington (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Apr 8 2016 2:23PM