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| HER Number: | MDV34230 |
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| Name: | Butterwell, Prescombe Farm, Lydford |
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Summary
Possible butterwell at Prescombe.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 516 840 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX58SW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Lydford |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | LYDFORD |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX58SW/18
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- BUTTER WELL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1750 AD (Between))
Full description
Griffiths, D. M., 1986, Untitled Source (Site Visit). SDV336889.
Prescombe, possible butterwell. Tunnel built into west bank of stream, c0.5 meters high and depth (ie into bank) unknown. Half-full of water. Remains of stone jamb on left, and wooden frame for door. Collapsing. Said by tenant of Prescombe to be a butterwell.
Wessex Archaeology, 2007, Historic Environment Audit of Devon County Farms. Pilot Project. Results of Prescombe Farm, Lydford, 4, 18, pl. 3-4 (Report - Assessment). SDV338412.
Two wells located in the west side of the steep sided ravine which forms eastern boundary of Prescombe Farm. Other details: No 1384, 1385.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV336889 | Site Visit: Griffiths, D. M.. 1986. Worksheet. |
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| SDV338412 | Report - Assessment: Wessex Archaeology. 2007. Historic Environment Audit of Devon County Farms. Pilot Project. Results of Prescombe Farm, Lydford. Wessex Archaeology Report. 64350.14. A4 Stapled + Digital. 4, 18, pl. 3-4. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV73638 | Related to: Prescombe Farm, Lydford (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4199 - Devon County Farms Historic Environment Audit (Pilot Project)
| Date Last Edited: | May 11 2007 12:29PM |
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