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| HER Number: | MDV78902 |
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| Name: | Dry Dock, Rapparee Cove |
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Summary
Dry dock in existence from mid 18th century.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 528 477 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS54NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Ilfracombe |
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| District | North Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | ILFRACOMBE |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- SHIPYARD (XVII - 1601 AD to 1700 AD (Between))
Full description
North Devon District Council, 1997, Ilfracombe Harbour Conservation Area Character Appraisal (1st Draft - June 1997) in Ilfracombe Harbour Conservation Area Partnership Bid Preliminary Application (Un-published). SDV345949.
From the mid 18th century Ilfracombe had its own shipyard, using a temporary dry dock located in Raparee Cove. The last ship was built in 1865. Other details: 4.3, 6.1.
North Devon District Council, 1998, Restoring the Heritage of Ilfracombe Harbour. Business Plan, 11 (Un-published). SDV347082.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV345949 | Un-published: North Devon District Council. 1997. Ilfracombe Harbour Conservation Area Character Appraisal (1st Draft - June 1997) in Ilfracombe Harbour Conservation Area Partnership Bid Preliminary Application. North Devon District Council Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. [Mapped feature: #48806 ] |
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| SDV347082 | Un-published: North Devon District Council. 1998. Restoring the Heritage of Ilfracombe Harbour. Business Plan. North Devon District Council Report. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 11. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Apr 21 2011 11:50AM |
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