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HER Number:MDV106971
Name:Warren Close, east of Norman's Grave, Southleigh

Summary

Nineteenth century field name possibly referring to an artificial or natural rabbit warren.

Location

Grid Reference:SY 199 910
Map Sheet:SY19SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishSouthleigh
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishCOLYTON
Ecclesiastical ParishBRANSCOMBE

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Two prehistoric barrows and linear earthwork of possible former Roman road or prehistoric feature, north west of Hangman's Stone

Other References/Statuses

  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • RABBIT WARREN (Early Medieval to XIX - 1066 AD (Between) to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Devon County Council, 1838-1848, Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848, 139 (Cartographic). SDV349431.

Exeter Archaeology, 2003-2004, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey, 454 (Archive - Survey). SDV351568.

Field called Warren Close on Tithe Map/Tithe Apportionment (Tithe Apportionment No.139 ). The name may refer to an artificial or natural rabbit warren.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV349431Cartographic: Devon County Council. 1838-1848. Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Map. Digital. 139.
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. 454.

Associated Monuments

MDV118728Related to: Bovey Warren, Southleigh (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Mar 16 2023 10:59AM