MDE21076 - Down Linhay (Monument)

Summary

Down Linhay is shown on a 19th Century map at the junction of four fields. It now appears to be ruinous.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

'Down Linhay' shown on Ordnance Survey 25" (1880s) map as a small square building in a larger square yard at the junction of four fields. [1] 'Down Linhay' shown on Ordnance Survey 25" (1906) map as a square building with a small square yard in the centre. [2] 'Down Linhay' shown on Ordnance Survey 6" (1903) map and Ordnance Survey 6" (1962) map. [3,4] Modern mapping suggests the site may be ruinous. [5]

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <3> Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. 1903/1938. 3NW & SW* 6".
  • <4> Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. 1962. 6".
  • <5> Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 31094
  • Devon SMR: SS74NW/146
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7068 4867 (21m by 21m)
Map sheet SS74NW
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Aug 17 2020 12:04PM

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