MDE20503 - Post-medieval building south of Southground Copse (Monument)

Summary

The remains of a small building, possibly a linhay, can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 1947. It seems to have been extant until the end of the 19th Century.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The remains of a small building, possibly a linhay, can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 1947 south of Southground Copse. [1,2] The building is shown on the Tithe Map. [3] The building is again recorded on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. [4] The building is not recorded on the 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey map. [5]

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS7146D.
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/CPE/UK 1980 3054 (April 1947).
  • <3> Map: 1840. Lynton and Lynmouth Parish Tithe Map and Apportionment.
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <5> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 17889
  • Devon SMR: SS74NW/54
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7137 4665 (15m by 12m)
Map sheet SS74NW
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Jun 25 2018 11:40AM

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