MDE21047 - Berry Lawn Linhay, Wind Hill (Monument)
Summary
Berry Lawn Linhay has been restored by the National Trust.
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Protected Status
Full Description
'Berry Lawn Linhay' is shown on historic mapping. [1-3] This is an example of a typically Devon farm building. The lower part of the linhay is open at the front and used as a shelter for cattle or other animals while the top part is used as a hayloft. It had recently been restored by the National Trust in 1986. [4] This feature is visible but not annotated on the Countisbury Tithe map of c. 1841. [5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <2> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <3> SEM7220 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1962. 6 Inch Map: 1962. 1:10560.
- <4> SEM7047 Report: Thackray, D. + Thackray, C.. 1986. Lynmouth: Foreland Point, Countisbury Hill & Watersmeet, Devon. P.14.
- <5> SEM8072 Map: <1841. Countisbury Tithe Map and Apportionment.
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Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 31065
- Devon SMR: SS74NW/176
- Local List Status (Candidate)
- National Trust HER Record: MNA108028
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7417 4944 (8m by 8m) (Estimated from sources) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74NW |
| Civil Parish | LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Mar 19 2018 2:08PM
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