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HER Number:MDV106801
Name:Blackmoor Orchard

Summary

Nineteenth century field name possibly suggestive of former ironworking use.

Location

Grid Reference:SY 159 902
Map Sheet:SY19SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishSidmouth
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishSALCOMBE REGIS

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • IRON WORKS (Unknown date)

Full description

Devon County Council, 1838-1848, Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848, 299 (Cartographic). SDV349431.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003-2004, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey, 249 (Archive - Survey). SDV351568.

Field called Blackmoor Orchard on Tithe Map/Tithe Apportionment (Tithe Apportionment No. 299). Names with a 'black' element may refer to burnt deposits in the soil associated with burning of a former structure, industrial activity such as ironworking, or may refer to black/dark peaty soil.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV349431Cartographic: Devon County Council. 1838-1848. Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Map. Digital. 299. [Mapped feature: #66316 ]
SDV351568Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003-2004. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. Digital + Mixed Archive Material. 249.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Apr 22 2014 1:57PM