MDE20502 - Post-medieval building and enclosure south of Ragstone (possibly North Sparhanger) (Monument)
Summary
One or two buildings are shown on historic mapping and are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947.
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
McDonnell notes the presence of small derelict enclosures associated with the possible remains of two buildings by the West Lyn river, visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947. [1,2] A building is shown on the 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps within a small enclosure. Another feature tacked on to the south may be another building, or another enclosure. [3,4] They appear to be indicated as North Sparhanger or part of North Sparhanger on the Tithe Map [5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SEM7406 Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS7146B.
- <2> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/CPE/UK 1980 3054 (April 1947).
- <3> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <4> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <5> SEM7677 Map: 1840. Lynton and Lynmouth Parish Tithe Map and Apportionment.
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Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 17888
- Devon SMR: SS74NW/53
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7155 4649 (23m by 30m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74NW |
| Civil Parish | LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Jun 26 2018 8:24PM
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