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HER Number:MDV16287
Name:Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth

Summary

The Observatory on the top of Salcombe Hill was originally founded by by Sir Norman Lockyer and Lt. Col. Mclean in 1913 and became a corporation in July, 1916.

Location

Grid Reference:SY 139 883
Map Sheet:SY18NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishSidmouth
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishSIDMOUTH

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SY18NW/101

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • OBSERVATORY (Founded, Early 20th Century - 1913 AD to 1913 AD)

Full description

Lockyer, W. J. S., 1920, The Hill Observatory, Salcombe Regis, 289-292 (Article in Serial). SDV106995.

A brief account of the foundation and work of the observatory. It was originally founded by by Sir Norman Lockyer and Lt. Col. Mclean in 1913 and became a corporation in July, 1916. The site on top of Salcombe Hill has an unbroken horizon in every direction and has good atmospheric conditions being away from the glare of artificial lights and traffic. The contour of the hill also makes it unsuitable for much housing development. The routine work of the observatory comprises mainly photographing the spectra of stars and classifying them assocding to the temperature and chemical composition.

Bannister, G. W., 1935, Proceedings at the seventy-fourth annual meeting held at Sidmouth from the 24th to the 28th of June, 1935, 13-14 (Article in Serial). SDV102171.

Built in 1913 with an unobstructed horizon in every direction.

Griffith, F. M., 1986, DAP/GD, 5a (Aerial Photograph). SDV286405.

Exeter Archaeology, 2003-2004, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey, Site No. 1881 (Archive - Survey). SDV351568.

Norman Lockyer Observatory. Founded 1916.
SMR.

Ordnance Survey, 2024, Mastermap 2024 (Cartographic). SDV365834.

The Norman Lockyer Observatory comprises a number of dispersed buildings within the grounds on Salcombe Hill.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV102171Article in Serial: Bannister, G. W.. 1935. Proceedings at the seventy-fourth annual meeting held at Sidmouth from the 24th to the 28th of June, 1935. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 67. Hardback Volume. 13-14.
SDV106995Article in Serial: Lockyer, W. J. S.. 1920. The Hill Observatory, Salcombe Regis. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 52. Hardback Volume. 289-292.
SDV286405Aerial Photograph: Griffith, F. M.. 1986. DAP/GD. Devon Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). 5a.
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. Site No. 1881.
SDV365834Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2024. Mastermap 2024. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #143385 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV83223Parent of: LONG HOUSE AT THE NORMAN LOCKYER OBSERVATORY (Building)
MDV83225Parent of: THE KENSINGTON DOME AT THE NORMAN LOCKYER OBSERVATORY (Building)
MDV83224Parent of: THE MACCLEAN DOME AT THE NORMAN LOCKYER OBSERVATORY (Building)
MDV83222Parent of: THE MOND DOME AT THE LOCKYER OBSERVATORY (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Oct 11 2024 10:20AM