MEM25704 - Post Medieval orchard at Triscombe, Exton (Landscape)

Summary

Site of a post medieval orchard depicted on historic maps.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A post medieval orchard is depicted at this location by the first and second edition ordnance survey maps. Although trees are now present, aerial photographs taken in 1946 indicate that any original trees were cut down before this time. [1-2] This record was created by Cornwall HER for the Forestry Commission's Project K. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. 1880s-1890s. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map.
  • <2> Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map.
  • <3> Index: Cornwall Council. 2025/6. Forestry Commission Project K.

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Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9202 3783 (182m by 63m)
Map sheet SS93NW
Civil Parish EXTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Dec 19 2025 4:00PM

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