MDE21872 - Post-medieval footpath south of Barna Barrow (Monument)
Summary
The route of an old footpath can be seen on historic mapping. In 2004 it was visible as a slightly terraced area in thick bracken.
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Protected Status
Full Description
Route of an old footpath shown on the 1888 map around the south side of Barna Barrow identified during the survey by the National Trust in 2004. The path was disused but visible as a slightly terraced area in thick bracken and the eastern part may also have been used for a telephone cable. [1] Site of a footpath shown as 'F. P.' on 1st and 2nd Edition 25 inch Ordnance Survey maps running east from SS 7529 4948 to SS 7575 4337 around the base of Barna Barrow. [2,3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SEM6856 Report: Berry, N.. 2004. Archaeological and Historic Landscape Survey of Kipscombe Farm, Countisbury, Devon. NT SMR No 101007, site 035.
- <2>XY SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1888. [Mapped feature: #45158 ]
- <3> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1905.
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Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 71672
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- Report Site Reference (SEM6856): 035
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7551 4941 (464m by 146m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74NE |
| Civil Parish | COUNTISBURY, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Jan 12 2021 4:45PM
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