MEM22118 - Animal pen southwest of West Ilkerton Farmhouse (Monument)

Summary

The remains of an animal pen in the southwest corner of hospital field.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A small animal pen is defined by stone faced banks in the southwest corner of a meadow. [1] The meadow is known locally as hospital field, apparently due to the curative powers of the pasture. [2] A structure is shown in this location on the 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps. [3,4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Verbal communication: Various. Various. ENPA archaeologist field visit. Rob Wilson-North, July 2011.
  • <2> Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information or Staff Comments. Mr. C. Eveleigh.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7032 4643 (24m by 19m)
Map sheet SS74NW
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

May 13 2013 1:31PM

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