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HER Number:MDV79619
Name:Wesward Inn, Near Leemill Bridge

Summary

Westward Inn, near Leemill Bridge. Built between 1850 and 1866. Visible as Smith's Arms on Ordnance Survey 1880s-1890s First Edition map.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 599 557
Map Sheet:SX55NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishSparkwell
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishERMINGTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • INN (XIX to XXI - 1850 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

'Smith's Arms (P.H)' and associated building visible.


Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.

'Smiths' Arms (P.H)' and associated building visible.


Collings, A. + Hughes, S., 2008, Archaeological Assessment of Land to the Rear of Harris Way, Lee Mill, Devon, 5 (Report - Assessment). SDV346631.

Map and directory evidence indicates that the Smith's Arms was built between 1850 and 1866 just to the east of the junction of the new roads. In the post-war period this has been enlarged to form the Westward Inn.


Ordnance Survey, 2011, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV346129.

Name change from 'Smith's Inn' to 'Westward Inn'. Foot print of inn has increased.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV325644Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV346129Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2011. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #106421 ]
SDV346631Report - Assessment: Collings, A. + Hughes, S.. 2008. Archaeological Assessment of Land to the Rear of Harris Way, Lee Mill, Devon. Exeter Archaeology Report. 08.12. A4 Stapled + Digital. 5.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Mar 11 2011 4:24PM