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| HER Number: | MDV77381 |
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| Name: | Waterwell farmstead, Christow |
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Summary
Farmstead probably dates to the early 16th century, based on the age of the farmhouse. Farm was developed by the later 19th century and layout has remained broadly similar, although some alterations noted. Included in Dartmoor Historic farmstead survey; visited in 1995.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 837 850 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX88NW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Christow |
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| District | Teignbridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | CHRISTOW |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FARMSTEAD (Constructed, XV to XVI - 1500 AD (Between) to 1550 AD (Between))
Full description
South West Heritage Trust, 1838-1848, Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments, Plot 358 (Cartographic). SDV359954.
Layout of Water Well Farm as depicted on the Tithe Map shows the dwelling to the west of the road (aligned north-south) and farm building to the north-east and additional dwellings on the north side of the road running through the village (not part of the farm?).
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
The late 19th century historic map shows Waterwell has been developed and now has a range of farm buildings around a yard to the north-east of the house.
Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.
Largely unchanged.
McKay, K., 1994 - 1997, Dartmoor National Park Authority Farmstead Survey 1994-1997 (Report - Survey). SDV344544.
(Visited 28/04/1995) SX 837 850. Waterwell Farmstead included in survey. Seven buildings recorded including early 16th century farmhouse, barn, pig house, two cart sheds, shippon, and stables (various dates 17th - 19th century).
Ordnance Survey, 2024, Mastermap 2024 (Cartographic). SDV365834.
On the modern mapping, some changes are visible at Waterwell, although house and some of the 19th century buildings have been retained.
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 Survey 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
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| SDV344544 | Report - Survey: McKay, K.. 1994 - 1997. Dartmoor National Park Authority Farmstead Survey 1994-1997. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Mixed Archive Material. |
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| SDV359954 | Cartographic: South West Heritage Trust. 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments. Tithe Map and Apportionment. Digital. Plot 358. |
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| SDV365834 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2024. Mastermap 2024. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #104344 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV22133 | Parent of: Barn opposite Waterwell, Christow (Building) |
| MDV40347 | Related to: Carpenters and Vallens Cottage, Christow (Building) |
| MDV133158 | Related to: Rodston and Pope's Cottage, Christow (Building) |
| MDV133156 | Related to: Terrace of houses, Christow (Building) |
| MDV40346 | Related to: Waterwell and Waterwell Cottage, Christow (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Apr 16 2024 11:20AM |
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