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| HER Number: | MDV107348 |
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| Name: | Whitestone farm, Mary Tavy |
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Summary
Farmstead dates to at least the mid-17th century, although may be older. The farmhouse dates to this period. Depicted on the Tithe Map as 'Whitsun'. Layout of the farm has not changed much in modern times.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 507 785 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX57NW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Mary Tavy |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | MARY TAVY |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FARMSTEAD (XVI to XVII - 1600 AD? to 1650 AD (Between))
Full description
Devon County Council, 1838-1848, Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848 (Cartographic). SDV349431.
Depicted on the Tithe Map; a simple farmstead consisting of a small farmhouse located on the north of the yard, with adjoining building to the east and one detached building on the south of the yard. Recorded as ''Whitsun' on the Mary Tavy apportionment.
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
Some changes to the farm indicated on the late 19th century historic map. The farmhouse has been altered and there are a number of new buildings shown on the southern side of the farm.
Gover, J. E. B. + Mawer, A. + Stenton, F. M., 1931, The Place-Names of Devon: Part One, 202 (Monograph). SDV1312.
Documentary reference to Whitestone dating to 1651.
White, P., 2013, Previously Unsurveyed Dartmoor Historic Farmsteads (Un-published). SDV352501.
Included on list, no further information provided.
Ordnance Survey, 2014, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV355681.
Layout of the farm is largely the same as the late 19th century historic map, with two modern buildings added at the very south of the farm.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV1312 | Monograph: Gover, J. E. B. + Mawer, A. + Stenton, F. M.. 1931. The Place-Names of Devon: Part One. The Place-Names of Devon: Part One. VIII. A5 Hardback. 202. |
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| SDV336179 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
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| SDV349431 | Cartographic: Devon County Council. 1838-1848. Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Map. Digital. |
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| SDV352501 | Un-published: White, P.. 2013. Previously Unsurveyed Dartmoor Historic Farmsteads. Excel Spreadsheet. |
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| SDV355681 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2014. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #66826 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV100833 | Parent of: Whitestone Farmhouse, Mary Tavy (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Jul 21 2014 2:46PM |
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