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HER Number:MDV80262
Name:Group of Western Red Cedar Trees, Heywood Wood

Summary

Circle of trees surrounding a central tree, probably Western Red Cedar, in Heywood Wood. Possibly survival of earlier estate planting.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 678 120
Map Sheet:SS61SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishWembworthy
DistrictMid Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWEMBWORTHY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • TREE CLUMP (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 2011, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV346129.


Knight, S., 2011, Tree Formation at SS678120 (Ground Photograph). SDV347431.

Map object based on this Source.


Knight, S., 2011, Untitled Source (Personal Comment). SDV347432.

Interesting group of trees, probably Western Red Cedar, in Heywood Wood Forestry Commission plantation, possibly a survival of earlier estate trees. The group consists of a central tree surrounded by a circle of trees, at least some of which appear to have grown from the roots of the central specimen. Map object based on this Source.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV346129Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2011. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey. Map (Digital).
SDV347431Ground Photograph: Knight, S.. 2011. Tree Formation at SS678120. Photograph (Digital).
SDV347432Personal Comment: Knight, S.. 2011.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jul 4 2011 3:27PM