MEM25160 - Post-medieval linhay south of Ashton Farm (Monument)

Summary

A linhay and associated yard are shown on historic mapping.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The Tithe Map for Countisbury depicts a rectangular feature within a small enclosure at SS 7860 4828. It is labelled 277, which the Apportionment describes as "Ashton: Linhay and Yard", owned and occupied by John Palfreman. [1] The feature is depicted on the 25 inch 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps in a similar arrangement. [2,3] The building is not shown on the 2022 MasterMap data; however, the enclosure is still visible. [4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Map: <1841. Countisbury Tithe Map and Apportionment.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <4>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 2022. MasterMap data. 1:2,500. [Mapped feature: #47897 ]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7860 4828 (29m by 26m)
Map sheet SS74NE
Civil Parish COUNTISBURY, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Mar 29 2022 1:54PM

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