MDE21140 - Post-medieval ford at Skillaton Bridge (Monument)

Summary

A ford is shown on historic mapping.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A ford is depicted and labelled at SS 6584 4522 on the six inch 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey map. [1] It is also shown on the six inch 1963 map. [2] The ford is again depicted and labelled on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. Skillaton footbridge is shown on its southeastern side (MEM). [3] The feature is shown on the Tithe Map for Parracombe. [4] The ford is depicted and labelled on the 2020 MasterMap data. [5]

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1892-1906. County Series, 2nd Edition 6 Inch Map. 1:10560. 1905, 6NW.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1963. 6 Inch Map: 1963.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <4> Map: 1839. Parracombe Tithe Map and Apportionment.
  • <5>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 2020. MasterMap data. 1:2,500. [Mapped feature: #46750 ]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 31427
  • Devon SMR: SS64NE/95
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 6585 4522 (25m by 29m)
Map sheet SS64NE
Civil Parish PARRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

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Record last edited

Oct 21 2020 10:33AM

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