MDE20727 - Possible post-medieval linhay north of Twitchen Copse (Monument)

Summary

A small building, possibly a linhay, is visible on historic mapping in a small enclosure in the corner of a field.

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Type and Period (2)

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Full Description

Possible building remains, possibly representing a linhay, were noted on aerial photographs in a small enclosure north of Twitchen Copse. [1,2] Small building visible in northeastern corner of field shown on 1905 6 inch Ordnance Survey map. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/CPE/UK/1980 3144 (April 1947).
  • <2> Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS6941b.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1888-1914. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 6 Inch Map. 1:10560. 1905, 6SE.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 17981
  • Devon SMR: SS64SE/95
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 6993 4155 (40m by 19m)
Map sheet SS64SE
Civil Parish CHALLACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Jun 9 2022 9:27AM

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