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| HER Number: | MDV55377 |
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| Name: | Wharf at Bideford Bridge, East The Water |
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Summary
Wharf shown at this location on mid 18th and mid 19th century plans of Bideford. The adjacent shipyard had expanded into this area by late 19th century.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 456 264 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS42NE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Bideford |
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| District | Torridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BIDEFORD |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS42NE/220/1
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- WHARF (Post Medieval to XXI - 1540 AD to 2009 AD)
Full description
Wood, J., 1842, Plan of the Town of Bideford (Cartographic). SDV342513.
Area labelled 'Tho. Ley's Wharf'.
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
Wharf not shown. South end of the shipbuilding yard covers part of this area.
Rance, C., 1994, Archaeological Assessment of NRA Bideford Tidal Defence Scheme Part 3: East the Water, 4 (Report - Assessment). SDV16334.
Quay depicted on mid 18th century plan of Bideford, situated to the south, adjoining the shipyard, which later had coal cellars; this building still exists today.
Rushton, N., 2006, River Torridge Pipeline, Bideford, Devon: Rapid Archaeological Appraisal, 7, 13; site WA 45 (Report - Interim). SDV342463.
Ordnance Survey, 2012, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV348725.
Map object also based on this source.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV16334 | Report - Assessment: Rance, C.. 1994. Archaeological Assessment of NRA Bideford Tidal Defence Scheme Part 3: East the Water. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. 94.93. A4 Stapled + Digital. 4. |
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| SDV336179 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
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| SDV342463 | Report - Interim: Rushton, N.. 2006. River Torridge Pipeline, Bideford, Devon: Rapid Archaeological Appraisal. Wessex Archaeology Report. 62220.01. A4 Stapled. 7, 13; site WA 45. |
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| SDV342513 | Cartographic: Wood, J.. 1842. Plan of the Town of Bideford. Photocopy + Digital. [Mapped feature: #95241 ] |
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| SDV348725 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2012. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey. Map (Digital). |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV43283 | Related to: Brunswick Wharf, East-the Water, Bideford (Monument) |
| MDV43290 | Related to: Wharves at Bideford East The Water (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4517 - Archaeological Appraisal of River Torridge Pipeline Routes, Bideford, Devon
| Date Last Edited: | Apr 11 2024 1:51PM |
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