MDE20436 - Possible post-medieval or 20th Century building on Whitefield Down (Monument)
Summary
Low banks forming the remains of a possible rectangular building were noted on aerial photographs.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Low banks forming the remains of possibly a rectangular building were noted on Whitefield Down. On an aerial photograph dating to 1947, their presence was noted as "fair-doubtful". [1,2] No building is shown here on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, nor on the Tithe Map for High Bray. [3,4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/CPE/UK/1980.4441 (April 1947).
- <2>XY SEM7406 Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS7135B. [Mapped feature: #46699 ]
- <3> SEM8103 Map: Northcote, G.. 1838. High Bray Tithe Map and Apportionment.
- <4> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
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Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 17822
- Devon SMR: SS73NW/546
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7148 3647 (32m by 33m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73NW |
| Historic Parish | HIGH BRAY |
| Civil Parish | BRAYFORD, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Sep 21 2020 3:49PM
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