MDE21085 - Late 19th or early 20th Century footbridge south of Ashton Farm (Monument)
Summary
The footbridge is shown on historic mapping.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A footbridge is depicted and labelled on the on the six inch 1903 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey map. [1] No sign of a footbridge on the six inch 1962 map. [2] The bridge, and the path that leads to it, are also not shown on the 25 inch 1st Edition map, suggesting it was constructed after this was surveyed. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SEM7223 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1888-1914. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 6 Inch Map. 1:10560. 1903, 3SE and 3NE. [Mapped feature: #46886 ]
- <2> SEM7220 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1962. 6 Inch Map: 1962. 1:10560.
- <3> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
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Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 31103
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 31104
- Devon SMR: SS74NE/602
- Devon SMR: SS74NE/602/1
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE21086
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7868 4834 (15m by 8m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74NE |
| Civil Parish | BRENDON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
| Civil Parish | COUNTISBURY, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Mar 29 2022 2:37PM
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