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HER Number:MDV78660
Name:Great Burland and Burlands Cross Fields, near Orchard Farm, Halberton

Summary

The 'bur' element of the field names, Great Burland and Burlands Cross, is derived from the Old English word, 'burh' meaning a defended settlement.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 995 121
Map Sheet:SS91SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishHalberton
DistrictMid Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishHALBERTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • SETTLEMENT (Unknown date)

Full description

Valentin, J., 2009, Tiverton Eastern Urban Expansion Area. Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Assessment and Evaluation, 5, App.1 A95 (Report - Assessment). SDV345204.

Two fields names as Great Burland and Burlands Cross on the Tithe Map, adjoining the canal. The 'bur' element is taken from the Old English word, 'burh' meaning defended settlement.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV345204Report - Assessment: Valentin, J.. 2009. Tiverton Eastern Urban Expansion Area. Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Assessment and Evaluation. AC Archaeology Report. ACD30/2/1. A4 Stapled + Digital. 5, App.1 A95. [Mapped feature: #48759 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4893 - Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Assessment, Tiverton

Date Last Edited:Dec 18 2014 11:28AM