MEM25275 - Buttercross Community Orchard (Monument)
Summary
The orchard was created in 2011 and includes 56 apples and 3 Dunster plum trees, together with a picnic area.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Buttercross Community Orchard is east of the Butter Cross. [1] The orchard was reintroduced by Dunster Parish Council and the Crown Estate in 2011. It contains 56 apple and 3 Dunster plum trees, with a picnic area. The community hold events such as Apple Day Wassailing and Somerset Day at the orchard and the committee also hold annual outings, picnic and a traditional barn dance. [2] The orchard and picnic area is depicted but not labelled on the 2022 MasterMap data. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SEM8697 Report: Pratt, N. and Thurlow, T.. 2018. Dunster Conservation Area: appraisal document. Exmoor National Park Authority. p 18, Figure 14.
- <2> SEM341361 Article on website: Anonymous. 2022. Local Interests: Buttercross Community Orchard. Dunster Parish Council.
- <3>XY SEM340925 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2022. MasterMap data. 1:2,500. [Mapped feature: #48081 ]
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9889 4387 (130m by 32m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94SE |
| Civil Parish | DUNSTER, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Sep 5 2022 3:01PM
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