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Summary

The former line of the parish boundary between Ottery St Mary and Fention, shown on late 19th and early 20th century Ordnance Survey maps to the south of Sidmouth Junction.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• PARISH BOUNDARY (Early Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1750 AD)

Full description

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

Cotswold Archaeology, 2010, Land at Ottery Road, Feniton, Devon: Archaeological Desk Based Assessment, 3,9-10 (Report - Assessment). SDV347498.

The historic parish boundary between Ottery St Mary and Feniton parishes crosses the site, and a distinct 'kink' in its course 150 metres to the east may relate to a medieval enclosure. This boundary was described in a charter of 1061, and later became the medieval manor and hundred boundary. Several of these 'kinks' are noted on the boundary of Ottery St Mary parish, and it is suggested they respected prominent local landmarks. The enclosure around which the boundary goes is referred to as 'Common Close' on both the Feniton and Ottery St Mary Tithe Maps, and may have been neutral ground for both parishes. Other details: Figures 2-3.

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

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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