MDE21053 - Coastguard Station, Lynmouth (Monument)

Summary

A building on this site is marked as the Coastguard Station on historic mapping. The site is now occupied by a new build property.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

The site is clear on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. [1] 'Coastguard Station' shown on the 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey and the 6 inch (1903) map. [2,3] A building is shown but not labelled on the 6 inch (1962) map. [4] The site is now occupied by a newbuild property. There is a new Coastguard Station further down the river. [5]

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1903/38. 6 Inch: 1903-38. 1:10560. Sheet 3NW and SW.
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1962. 6 Inch Map: 1962. 1:10560.
  • <5> Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information or Staff Comments.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Coastal Risk 2014: Flood Zone 3 fluvial
  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 31071
  • Devon SMR: SS74NW/170
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7275 4931 (24m by 26m)
Map sheet SS74NW
Civil Parish COUNTISBURY, NORTH DEVON, DEVON
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Apr 11 2016 12:23PM

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