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HER Number:MDV76986
Name:Northcombe farmstead, Bovey Tracey

Summary

Farmstead dates to at least mid-16th or 17th century, based on the age of the farmhouse. The layout of the farm has remained broadly unchanged since the 1840s Tithe Map depiction. Recorded in the Dartmoor Historic farmstead survey (visited in 2004).

Location

Grid Reference:SX 280 080
Map Sheet:SX20NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishBovey Tracey
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishBOVEY TRACEY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FARMSTEAD (Built, XVI to XVII - 1550 AD (Between) to 1699 AD (Between))

Full description

South West Heritage Trust, 1838-1848, Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments, Plot 645 (Cartographic). SDV359954.

Northcoombe. 'Dwelling House and farm buildings' recorded. House is to the west, with three buildings to the east.

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

Northcombe is shown on the late 19th century historic map; matches the Tithe Map depiction.

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

Largely unchanged, although the barn to the south-east of the house has been reduced in size since the earlier map.

Humphreys, C., 2003 - 2005, Dartmoor National Park Authority Farmstead Survey 2003-2005, HF131 (Report - Survey). SDV344545.

Northcombe Farmstead included in survey. SX 8060 8020. Visited on 26/08/2004. Farmhouse (1550-1700), barn and two other farm buildings recorded.

Ordnance Survey, 2024, Mastermap 2024 (Cartographic). SDV365834.

Modern mapping shows the layout of the buildings (two of which are listed) on the farm has been retained at Northcombe.

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 Survey 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV344545Report - Survey: Humphreys, C.. 2003 - 2005. Dartmoor National Park Authority Farmstead Survey 2003-2005. Southwest Archaeology. 050330. Mixed Archive Material. HF131.
SDV359954Cartographic: South West Heritage Trust. 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments. Tithe Map and Apportionment. Digital. Plot 645.
SDV365834Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2024. Mastermap 2024. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #103967 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV92242Parent of: Barn south-east of Farmhouse at Northcombe, Bovey Tracey (Building)
MDV97606Parent of: Farm building east of Northcombe Farmhouse, Bovey Tracey (Building)
MDV37287Parent of: Farm building north-east of farmhouse at Northcombe, Bovey Tracey (Building)
MDV37288Parent of: Northcombe Farmhouse, Bovey Tracey (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Apr 2 2024 1:50PM