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| HER Number: | MDV9053 |
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| Name: | Berry Pomeroy Wishing Tree |
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Summary
A beech tree of questionable antiquity scarred by fire and largely decayed. The custom is to walk backwards three times around the tree and express a wish.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 840 623 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX86SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Berry Pomeroy |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BERRY POMEROY |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX86SW/10/2
- SHINE Candidate (Yes)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- TREE (XVII to XVIII - 1601 AD? (Between) to 1800 AD (Between))
Full description
Mortimer, T. C. + Mortimer, A. E., 1942, Untitled Source, 37 (Monograph). SDV341302.
Wishing Tree at Berry Pomeroy Castle.
Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1953 - 1980, SX86SW29 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV341284.
3. The Wishing Tree is said by some to be as old as the castle itself, a probable exaggeration, but it is undoubtedly of great antiquity. The custom is to walk backwards three times around the tree and express a wish.
4. The Wishing Tree, situated at SX84006232, is a beech tree of questionable antiquity scarred by fire and largely decayed. Other details: Photograph.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV341284 | Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1953 - 1980. SX86SW29. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index. |
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| SDV341302 | Monograph: Mortimer, T. C. + Mortimer, A. E.. 1942. Berry Pomeroy Castle. Unknown. 37. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV9051 | Related to: Berry Pomeroy Castle (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Mar 11 2022 10:18AM |
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